Engineering Manager - Manufacturing

What you will do:

This position will develop and implement the engineering and maintenance strategies to improve quality, production and reduce downtime and cost for the plant. You will manage the engineering team and oversee maintenance functions in the battery components manufacturing processes covering plastic injection molding processes, assembly and lead grid manufacturing. This position is responsible for the managing, planning and execution of engineering projects, capital projects, as well as technical support for products and applications. The manufacturing engineers and maintenance technicians are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operations of all the equipment utilized in the manufacturing process. This includes engineered improvements, expansion activities, improving machine efficiency, reducing equipment downtime, scrap and ensuring a quality product. The Engineering Manager operates with minimum direction. This position will directly manage 6 manufacturing engineers, tool room/tool crib supervisor, and oversee maintenance.

How you will do it:

• Support and develop department or maintenance projects / activities with good engineering direction. Take part or facilitate the team Lean strategies and methodologies and/or Six Sigma activities.

• Develop, support, cost estimate, deliver and document all engineering changes.

• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems. Implement interim processes as required to correct or contain all non-conformance.

• Direct and provide hands on manufacturing engineering support to operations.

• Champion training of manufacturing engineering personnel on new processes.

• Review product and process designs for compliance and safety, adherence to company standards, customer contract requirements and to ensure timely completion.

• Identify barriers to project success and lead efforts to eliminate the barriers.

• Implement process changes on existing equipment, and direct the development and installation of production expansion equipment.

• Assist corporate and plant level Safety, Environmental, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure that manufacturing assembly processes and assembly equipment meet all Safety, Environmental, and Quality and Engineering requirements.

• Ensure adequate training for existing and new employees on PLC troubleshooting and making program modifications utilizing PLC software.

• Position will require flexibility to support a 24/7 operation.

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

What we look for

• Must possess a working technical knowledge of manufacturing/mechanical processes and equipment preferably with plastic injection molding, robotics, and assembly.

• BSEE/BSME or related engineering bachelor level degree from accredited college or university is required.

• 8 or more years' experience in manufacturing environment or a related role.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge and experience w/ PLC programming.

• Good mechanical / technical skills.

• Great leadership skills

• Ability to prioritize, manage projects and build cohesive teams in order to meet targets, objectives and service operations.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

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Clarios, is a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions. We partner with our customers to meet increasing market demand for smarter applications, on a global scale. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture and distribute a portfolio of evolving battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. Technologies that deliver uniquely sustainable, next-generation performance, and bring reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We add value at every link in the supply chain, contributing to the progress of the communities we serve and the planet we all share. Learn more about Clarios at www.clarios.com.

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination.

What you get:

• 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

Who we are:

Clarios is the creator behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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