Clarios hiring SR Manufacturing Engineer in Holland, Michigan, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

We're a leading manufacturing company dedicated to excellence in producing high-quality products. Clarios produces 1/3 of the worlds lead acid batteries in the automotive field, with our Holland, Michigan location specializing in low voltage lithium-ion battery cells. Our commitment to innovation and efficiency drives us to seek a Manufacturing Engineer with a specialization in automation.

Role Overview:As a Manufacturing Engineer at Clarios, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our equipment and processes meet the highest standards of safety, quality, throughput, and reliability. You'll lead initiatives for continuous improvement in these areas, utilizing your technical expertise to drive efficiency, minimize scrap and increase throughput.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, install, and implement automation solutions for plant machinery and equipment.
• Oversee equipment modifications and enhancements, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes.
• Prepare comprehensive business case documents to support proposed automation projects.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair services to keep equipment operational, adhering to manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.
• Develop and implement manufacturing process techniques to enhance safety, ergonomics, quality, and productivity.
• Utilize problem-solving methodologies such as A3, KT, DMAIC (Six Sigma), etc., to address challenges and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with plant operations personnel to review project progress and identify future opportunities for optimization.
• Prepare and present product and process reports, analyzing trends and identifying areas for enhancement.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and ladder logic preferred.
• Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Minitab, and other related programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect and analyze data to draw valid conclusions.

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 reimbursem*nt, 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

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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