Onsite Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Lead 5–6 Engineers

Clarios; West Union (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision care

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Clarios in Oconee, SC seeks an engineering leader to develop and implement strategies to improve quality, production, and reduce downtime and cost. This on-site role directly manages 5–6 manufacturing engineers and requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership.

The position supports 24/7 operations, with overtime as needed, and focuses on PLC programming, process changes, and equipment upgrades to sustain manufacturing excellence at the West Union plant.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• BSEE/BSME or related engineering bachelor level degree from accredited college or university is required.
• 5 or more years experience in manufacturing environment or a related role (preference is 8 or more).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge and experience w/ PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering and maintenance strategies to improve quality, production and reduce downtime and cost.
• Support and develop department or projects / activities with good engineering direction. Take part or facilitate the team Lean strategies and methodologies and/or Six Sigma activities.
• Develop, support, cost estimate, deliver and document all engineering changes.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
• Implement process changes on existing equipment, and direct the development and installation of production expansion equipment.
• Ensure adequate training for existing and new employees on PLC troubleshooting and making program modifications utilizing PLC software.
• Position will require flexibility to support a 24/7 operation.

Skills

PLC programming

Manufacturing processes

Equipment knowledge

Education

BSEE/BSME or related engineering bachelor degree

Job description

Clarios in Oconee, SC seeks an engineering leader to develop and implement strategies to improve quality, production, and reduce downtime and cost. This on-site role directly manages 5–6 manufacturing engineers and requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership.

The position supports 24/7 operations, with overtime as needed, and focuses on PLC programming, process changes, and equipment upgrades to sustain manufacturing excellence at the West Union plant.