Regional Manufacturing Engineer

What you will do

The Regional Manufacturing Engineer will drive manufacturing excellence across multiple Clarios production sites by advancing process improvements, equipment standardization, automation, and manufacturing innovation. This role partners closely with Operations, Product Engineering, IT, Automation, and plant teams to scale best practices, support new product launches, and improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency across the region.

What Does Success Look Like

• Lead implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutions that improve productivity, reliability, and cost performance.
• Standardize manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, and engineering practices across regional sites to improve consistency and scalability.
• Partner with Product Engineering and Operations to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful execution of new product and production launches.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues, using KPIs and data analytics to drive measurable improvements.
• Manage capital equipment projects from justification and procurement through installation, validation, and implementation, meeting budget and timeline expectations.
• Partner with plant, IT, and automation teams to integrate manufacturing technologies, including MES, SCADA, PLC, and data acquisition systems, while supporting Lean, Six Sigma, safety, and sustainability initiatives.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, with 5-7+ years of manufacturing engineering, automation, or process improvement experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of industrial automation, PLC programming, CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and manufacturing equipment/processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital equipment projects, Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives, and manufacturing problem-solving/root cause analysis.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work independently across multiple sites and priorities; willingness to travel up to 60%.

Preferred

• Experience within the automotive, battery, or energy storage industry.
• Experience with MES, SCADA, data acquisition platforms, and SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience supporting new product launches, equipment standardization, and cross-site manufacturing technology deployment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

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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, and Employee Assistance Program

• 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 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion-where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all 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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