Maint/Eng Manager

What you will do

As an Engineering & Maintenance Manager you will develop and implement the engineering and maintenance strategies to improve quality, production and reduce downtime and cost for the plant. You will manage the engineering and maintenance functions in the battery components manufacturing processes covering manufacturing in our Formation and Shipping areas, as well as some support equipment.  The manufacturing engineers and maintenance technicians are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operations of all the equipment utilized in the manufacturing process. 

How you will do it:

• 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.

• TPM Implementation.

• 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 interim processes as required to correct or contain all non-conformance.

• Direct and provide hands on manufacturing engineering support to operations.

• Champion training of manufacturing engineering personnel on new processes.

What we look for

Required

• BSEE/BSME or related engineering bachelor level degree from accredited college or university.

• Working technical knowledge of manufacturing/mechanical processes and equipment with robotics and assembly.

• TPM and Reliability Experience.

Preferred

• 8 or more years’ experience in manufacturing environment or a related role.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge and experience w/ PLC programming.

• Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification.

What we do here

Our Florence, South Carolina distribution center charges, packages, and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, and motorcycles. We have been here since 2007 and now employ more than 285 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and received the United Way Campaign Excellence Award annually since 2015. Our employees also support the American Heart Association.  

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 force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

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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