What you will doWe're 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 performance. In this role, you'll 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 forRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred), or equivalent experience
- 3-5 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 (Monday-Friday, 8-10-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
Fort Wayne - Distribution CenterOur Fort Wayne, Indiana distribution center charges, packages and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 1999 and now employ 130 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way.
Work AuthorizationApplicants 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
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.
