Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Clarios, LLC in Saint Joseph, Missouri

Job Description:

What you will do:

This position will monitor, regulate and control all battery manufacturing processes.  The manufacturing engineers are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operations of all the equipment utilized in the manufacturing process.  This includes reducing equipment downtime, scrap and ensuring a quality product.  Employee operates with minimum direction to control plant manufacturing processes.  Employee performs varied and somewhat complex work where independent judgment and action is exercised.

How you will do it:

• Must possess an advanced knowledge of manufacturing/mechanical processes and equipment


• 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.


• Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.


• Lead projects to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) process and improve overall production downtime


• Maintain process capability across various production focus areas within the plant


• 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.


• Provide hands on manufacturing support to operations.


• Define and improve process and methodology for production team members


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


• Position will require extended hours and flexible schedule to accommodate the installation of equipment.  In addition, the installation cannot impact plant operations


• Analyzes production equipment to prevent costs associated with unexpected machine downtime and to identify opportunities for improvements.


• Process capability improvements


• Assists senior management with plant improvements and expansions.

What we look for:

Required:

• BSEE/BSME from accredited college or university, required  


• 5 or more years’ experience in manufacturing environment leading an engineering team


• AutoCAD experience


• Strong PLC experience


• Good mechanical / technical skills


• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills


• Experience and understanding in project management and corresponding methodologies


• Project tool experience and managing GANT charts  


• Candidates must be able to work both all shifts, including long hours (8+ hour shifts) and the ability to cover weekend production.


• Creativity and problem solving skills

Preferred:

• Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification preferred

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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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