Manufacturing Engineer

What you will do:

With minimal direction, this position is responsible for Mechanical Engineering activities related to Automotive Battery manufacturing, preparation for shipment, and separation for distribution process.

How you will do it:

Develops new equipment and processes for battery manufacturing in accordance with current engineering standards and quality requirements.

Develops new equipment and processes for movement, storage, and internal distribution of batteries.

Defines processes through Process flow diagrams and PFMEA development

Works within matrix organization to deliver requirements of Program Management system

Collaborates with manufacturing facilities to implement new processes and equipment.

Executes design validation builds, prototype builds, and production validation builds and testing.

Manages Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering projects to scope, on time and within budget requirements

Develop and expand on existing technologies to address immediate production needs.

Specific technological work includes developing, expanding, or modifying Oxide production, plate manufacturing, battery assembly equipment, Battery formation systems, automatic or semi-automatic label application, robotic applications, material handling systems, and battery decoration equipment

Works within company ERP to verify or modify specific data such as decoration bill of materials, pallet patterns and quantities.

What we look for Required

Bachelors or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Proficiency with Auto CAD, Solid Works, Excel, Word, Power Point and other related programs.

Proficiency in PFMEA and equipment SOW/ functional specs.

Preferred3 years or more of experience in automotive Tier-1 is desired.

Experience in Battery oxide manufacturing, battery plate manufacturing equipment, labeling, palletizing, material handling, and MES systems is highly desired.

Geneva – Dry Assembly Plant Geneva, Illinois is home to a Dry Assembly Plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people.

We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.#LI-AL1#LI-ONSITE 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…