The Role
The Engineering Lead is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to process specifications across all areas of the battery manufacturing operation. This role defines the plant vision for the future, develops and executes the roadmap toward the future state—including automation initiatives and continuous improvement—manages process changes, implements best practices, and oversees updates to process documentation. The position acts as a key technical partner for Plant Operations, ensuring process stability, quality, safety, and alignment with global engineering standards.
What You’ll Do
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Define the vision for the future state of the plant; develop and execute a roadmap with investment projects to reach the desired equipment, automation level, and operational performance.
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Build, coach, and develop a strong manufacturing process team to meet and exceed role requirements and prepare for higher-responsibility positions.
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Manage process changes resulting from improvement projects, replications, and deviation requests.
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Lead the creation and update of process documentation.
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Analyze process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and coordinate implementation with plant teams.
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Conduct and maintain PFMEA / AMEF and support internal process audits.
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Collaborate with Controls Engineering to develop automation and technology‑based solutions.
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Ensure compliance with process specifications and monitor adherence through audits and operational data.
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Support troubleshooting and problem‑solving with production, maintenance, and manufacturing support areas.
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Contribute to the CMS / Design for Manufacturing process and ensure alignment with engineering standards.
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Maintain compliance with the CAS (Quality–Environment–Safety) Management System, ISO 14001, and applicable operational controls.
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Participate in incident investigations when required.
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Promote continuous improvement initiatives and provide input for HPT strategies.
What Success Looks Like
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The future state of the plant is visible on the shop floor, supported by an active investment roadmap with clear milestones.
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A strong manufacturing process team deeply understands the process and proactively drives improvement and automation for the future state.
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Process deviations are minimized; changes are managed efficiently and in compliance with plant and corporate standards.
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Accurate and up‑to‑date process documentation aligned with technological requirements is always available.
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Improvement initiatives reduce variability, improve efficiency, and enhance process capability.
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Automation and technology upgrades are successfully implemented in collaboration with Controls Engineering.
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Effective cross‑functional collaboration accelerates problem resolution and improves production performance.
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Full compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
Core Competencies
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Proactivity
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Decision‑making & sense of urgency
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Communication & negotiation
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Leadership & team collaboration
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Emotional intelligence & resilience
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Time management & results orientation
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Coaching, mentoring & delegation
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Process discipline and adherence to procedures
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Continuous improvement mindset
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Inclusiveness & promotion of well‑being
What You Bring
Education: Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineer.
Experience:
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5–8+ years in process and industrial automation within manufacturing (preferably automotive or battery manufacturing).
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Practical experience solving complex operational problems.
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Process engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
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Experience with process audits, PFMEA, Six Sigma, material/energy balances, and 8D/CAPS methodology.
Technical Skills:
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Hands‑on experience with PLC programming, robotics, HMI/SCADA, vision systems, and industrial protocols.
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Strong understanding of process control, manufacturing specifications, and troubleshooting.
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Knowledge of automation concepts and close collaboration with Controls Engineering.
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Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and EHS operational controls.
Language: English – 95% (technical proficiency required).
Other Requirements: Availability to travel; no relocation required.
Work Model & Travel
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On‑site role at the battery plant.
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Travel required depending on projects and cross‑site initiatives.
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 [email protected].
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