Advanced, Manufacturing Engineer

Energizer Holdings; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Parental leave

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Energizer Holdings is looking for a Manager, Product Lifecycle in Vandalia, Ohio, responsible for leading New Product Development initiatives. This role requires strong project governance and collaboration across functions to enhance plant performance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of manufacturing experience, with expertise in cost estimation, budgeting, and financial modeling. This position offers a competitive salary with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of technical experience in manufacturing or cost engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong experience in financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development initiatives in advanced manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain detailed plans and technical documentation.
• Coordinate capital and plant project activities from planning to execution.

Skills

Leadership

Cost estimation

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Overview

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. We lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

As the Manager, Product Lifecycle for Energizer’s Global Autocare business, you will be responsible for leading the New Product Development (Advanced Manufacturing) initiatives, supporting capital project execution, performing comprehensive cost engineering activities, and ensuring business case variance is actioned. This position provides technical expertise, develops cost estimates, supports budgeting, and ensures strong project governance while collaborating across departments to enhance plant performance and profitability. The role serves as a critical liaison between Operations (the customer) and R&D/marketing to ensure design for manufacturability. Success in this role requires influencing and convincing across functions, and an ability to guide strategic decisions that improve manufacturing costs while meeting the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership by setting clear technical directions, ensuring strong project planning, and upholding Energizer’s standards for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Influence and guide cross-functional teams—including engineering, R&D, marketing, operations, maintenance, and corporate partners—to ensure alignment on project objectives and plant priorities.
• Develop and maintain detailed plans, procedures, and technical documentation to support NPD technology initiatives.
• Lead technical studies, engineering evaluations, testing, and quality assurance activities to verify performance and drive process reliability.
• Coordinate capital and plant project activities from planning through execution, including reviewing proposals, defining objectives, developing schedules, and managing contractor engagement.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, and project scope.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses, financial modeling, and scenario evaluations to support capital justification and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor project budgets, evaluate variances, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deliver clear financial, technical, and project performance reports for the Plant Manager and other senior stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiency, and optimization across plant systems and processes.
• Communicate engineering, cost, and project impacts effectively across all internal teams, ensuring clarity and shared understanding.
• Lead plant annual Cost Road Map planning and activities to identify product cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop and lead plant NPD costing reviews to identify actions needed to align actual versus quoted costs.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• Minimum of 6 years of technical experience in manufacturing, capital projects, or cost engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead without direct authority, influence cross-functional teams, and drive project alignment across stakeholders.
• Strong experience in cost estimation, budgeting, financial modeling, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess technical and financial risks.
• Experience supporting capital planning, project justification, and long-term strategic decision-making.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards including NEC, OSHA, and LOTO requirements.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, OEE, TPM, and reliability engineering practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with SAP and engineering design tools preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical and financial information clearly to leadership teams.

Equal Opportunity and Total Rewards

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $139,000.00/Yr. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.