Manufacturing Process Engineer

1d1 day ago

Clarios

Middletown, US · Full-time

About this role

We’re hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support plant operations at our manufacturing facility in Middletown, Delaware. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this is a hands-on role focused on driving continuous improvement, resolving production issues, and optimizing equipment performance.

The engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence by improving process reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting manufacturing performance. 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.

This position is fully on-site, working directly on the plant floor alongside production and maintenance teams. The work environment includes hot and cold conditions with FR clothing required and lead exposure controls in place.

Clarios offers medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching starting on date of hire, plus tuition reimbursement, parental leave programs, and recognition as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred), or equivalent experience
3–5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues
Working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic (troubleshooting required)
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills, with experience identifying root causes and driving improvements
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with CAD systems for equipment layouts, drawings, and BOMs
Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab

Responsibilities

Act as the primary engineering support 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 and layouts
Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and overall equipment performance

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
Paid time off, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership