The Role
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the plant engineering team and driving the execution of capital projects, manufacturing improvements, automation initiatives, and operational excellence programs. This position ensures the reliability, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes while aligning engineering activities with business objectives.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, including process, manufacturing, automation, controls, and project engineers.
- Manage capital investment (CAPEX) projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to support plant performance objectives.
- Oversee manufacturing process optimization, facility upgrades, and equipment installations.
- Establish engineering standards, best practices, and project management methodologies.
- Support capacity planning and strategic growth initiatives.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and digital manufacturing tools.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate engineering standards.
- Manage engineering budgets, contractor activities, and external engineering resources.
What Success Looks Like
- Capital projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.
- Manufacturing efficiency, quality, and productivity metrics consistently improve.
- Engineering resources are effectively prioritized and utilized.
- Equipment and process performance support operational targets.
- Continuous improvement culture is embedded across the organization.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration enables successful execution of business objectives.
- Engineering talent is developed through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related field).
- 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
- Experience leading CAPEX, facility expansion, equipment installation, and manufacturing improvement projects.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles and engineering methodologies.
- Experience with automation, manufacturing technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and project costs.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Advanced English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Administration.
- Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, or high-volume production environments.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience leading brownfield or greenfield projects.
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing technologies.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Leadership
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Change Management
- Financial & Business Acumen
- Team Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Customer Focus
- Results Orientation
About Clarios
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.
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