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
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
