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Holland, Michigan, United States
Onsite
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What You Will Do
We're hiring a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to support the industrialization of next-generation energy storage technologies across the Americas region, including Lithium-Ion, Sodium-Ion, Ultracapacitors, and other future energy solutions. This highly visible role is part of the Advanced Manufacturing organization and plays a critical role in bringing new products from concept to production.
Working closely with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, and external equipment suppliers, you will lead the development and launch of advanced manufacturing processes, assembly equipment, and production lines. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in innovation, capital project execution, and manufacturing excellence while helping shape the future of energy storage technologies.
What Does Success Look Like
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) manufacturing projects from concept through launch, ensuring equipment and processes are production-ready and meet program timing requirements.
Develop technical specifications, capital budgets, project timelines, and manufacturing concepts for prototype and mass production assembly lines.
Manage capital projects, equipment suppliers, installation activities, and facility layouts to ensure successful project execution and operational readiness.
Drive Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) collaboration with Product Engineering to optimize product designs for scalability, automation, quality, and cost.
Develop and maintain APQP deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, DFAMs, control plans, and process documentation.
Lead equipment validation and manufacturing readiness activities through MQ2 and program launch milestones.
Resolve technical and supplier quality issues while driving continuous improvement and standardization across global NPI initiatives.
Support pilot manufacturing operations through process development, work instructions, process controls, and troubleshooting activities.
What We Look For
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience leading capital equipment projects and manufacturing process development for new product launches.
Proven experience managing capital equipment projects, vendor relationships, and manufacturing line launches.
Strong knowledge of APQP methodologies, PFMEA development, process validation, and advanced quality systems.
Experience collaborating with product engineering teams on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives.
Technical Skills
Experience developing technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment and assembly systems.
Strong project management, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to analyze technical data and drive solutions independently.
Ability to author technical reports, specifications, work instructions, and process documentation.
Preferred
Experience with advanced energy storage technologies such as Lithium-Ion, Sodium-Ion, Ultracapacitors, or related battery technologies.
Automotive manufacturing experience.
SAP experience.
PLATO FMEA software experience.
Experience supporting globally aligned manufacturing standards and processes.
Master's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support equipment suppliers, manufacturing sites, and project launches.
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 2026's 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 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.
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 passion—where 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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. 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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