Regional Manufacturing Engineer

Clarios • Saint Joseph, MO

43d

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will manage the COS/Assembly projects supporting new and existing plant processes. You will support plant operations to design/innovate the battery manufacturing equipment to enable the region to meet the mid- and long-term safety, quality, and cost KPI targets. With these initiatives, you will support our next-generation operational improvements to produce batteries more safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelors or higher or related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• Min 5 years' Manufacturing / Process Engineering w/ Project Management.
• Proficiency with Auto CAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other related programs.
• Ability to work effectively across all the US plants and internationally at times and travel up to 50% at times.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with lead-acid battery manufacturing equipment and processes, including process controls and automation.
• Proficient in PLC programming, ladder logic creation, and ability to read, explain, and create basic ladder logic.
• Understand the I/O of the robotic system and how PLC interacts with the robotic system, including safety interlocks.

Responsibilities

• Provide resource management and engineering support for Manufacturing Engineering (ME) across all plants, focusing on processes, equipment, and project execution.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives including process layout optimization, equipment integration, and collaboration with maintenance for plant resource issues.
• Serve as the equipment SME for both new and existing machinery, guiding design, qualification, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Develop and standardize critical spare parts lists and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction strategies.
• Manage end-to-end manufacturing engineering projects including specification development, supplier coordination, equipment installation, and qualification.
• Mentor and support plant Manufacturing Engineers in executing layouts, PFEMA, SSOW, machine qualifications, and cost tracking.
• Lead problem-solving efforts on the shop floor, ensuring issues are resolved using sound engineering principles and documented processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees