Process Engineer at Clarios, LLC in Kernersville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Manufacturing Process Engineer

What you will do:

With minimal direction, this position is responsible for Manufacturing Process Engineering activities related to Automotive Battery manufacturing, preparation for shipment, and separation for distribution process.

How you will do it:

• Develops new processes for battery manufacturing in accordance with current engineering standards and quality requirements.


• Develops new equipment and processes for movement, storage, and internal distribution of batteries.


• Defines processes through Process flow diagrams and PFMEA development


• Works within matrix organization to deliver requirements of Program Management system


• Collaborates with manufacturing facilities to implement new processes and equipment. 


• Executes design validation builds, prototype builds, and production validation builds and testing.


• Manages Manufacturing Process Engineering projects to scope, on time and within budget requirements


• Develop and expand on existing technologies to address immediate production needs.


• Specific technological work includes developing, expanding, or modifying Oxide production, plate manufacturing, battery assembly equipment, Battery formation systems, automatic or semi-automatic label application, robotic applications, material handling systems, and battery decoration equipment


• Works within company ERP to verify or modify specific data such as decoration bill of materials, pallet patterns and quantities.


• Responsible for tracking JumpStart savings, scrap saving by functional department assignment


• Responsible for tracking process capability and execution of the improvement action plan


• Analyzes KPI’s to develop and implement corrective actions to improve processes

What we look for:

• Bachelors or higher in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of Engineering, Quality Engineering or Product Development experience in manufacturing environment.


• 5 years or more of experience in automotive Tier-1 is desired.


• Proficiency with Auto CAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Word, Power Point and other related programs.


• Proficiency in PFMEA and equipment SOW/ functional specs. 


• Experience in Battery oxide manufacturing, battery plate manufacturing equipment, labeling, palletizing, material handling, and MES systems is highly desired.


• Strong communication and organizational skills – ability to communicate across all levels within organization and considerable customer interaction

What we do here

Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 500 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for Brenner Children’s Hospital.  

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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, 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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

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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