Manufacturing Process Engineer 1st Shift

What you will do

Were hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer 1st Shift to support plant operations at our manufacturing facility in Middletown Delaware. Reporting to the Engineering Manager this is a hands-on high-impact role focused on driving continuous improvement resolving production issues and optimizing equipment performance. This position is fully on-site working directly on the plant floor alongside production and maintenance teams.

Our engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence by improving process reliability reducing downtime and supporting manufacturing this role youll serve as a key partner to operations helping identify and eliminate inefficiencies while supporting both daily production needs and longer-term improvement initiatives.

What Does Success Look Like

• Act as the primary engineering support on 1st shift troubleshooting equipment and process issues in real time
• Identify and eliminate recurring downtime bottlenecks and scrap through structured root cause analysis
• Analyze production data to uncover trends and improvement opportunities driving measurable process gains
• Lead and support capital and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation
• Develop and maintain process documentation work instructions and equipment standards/layouts
• Drive Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency quality and overall equipment performance

What we look for
Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or equivalent experience
• 35 years of hands-on manufacturing experience including troubleshooting equipment/process issues
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic (troubleshooting required; programming a plus)
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills with experience identifying root causes and driving improvements

Preferred

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with CAD systems (equipment layouts drawings BOMs)
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. Minitab)

Additional Details

• Shift: 1st shift (MondayFriday 810-hour shifts)
• Overtime: Flexible based on production and project needs
• Work Environment: On-site manufacturing plant (hot and cold conditions)
• PPE: FR (fire-retardant) clothing required; plant includes lead exposure controls; no respirator required

Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

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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 and Employee Assistance Program

• 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 recognized as one of 2026s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise and all 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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