Senior Manufacturing and Controls Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

This position is located in St. Joseph DAP.

• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment to enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement process improvements to reduce downtime, minimize variation, improve equipment uptime, and lower maintenance costs.
• Provide engineering, automation, and controls support for manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, and capital projects.
• Monitor manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and automation systems to ensure performance meets quality and engineering standards.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment and process issues.
• Support plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Division Engineering teams to implement engineering solutions that improve plant performance.
• Assist in the implementation of new equipment, process changes, specifications, and production system improvements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and equipment comply with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as Pareto Analysis, Cause-and-Effect Analysis, Multi-variable Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs, HMI applications, robotics systems, and automation controls.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for manufacturing optimization, automation, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement sustainable solutions.
• Analyze manufacturing performance data to drive uptime improvements and variation reduction initiatives.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA systems for process control and production data management.
• Communicate project status, engineering requirements, and process changes with plant and corporate engineering stakeholders.
• Prioritize multiple engineering projects while effectively utilizing available resources to meet plant objectives.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Proficiency with automation and controls software such as RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Factory Talk View, Panel Builder
  32, or similar platforms.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Pareto Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing multiple manufacturing, automation, and process optimization projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics (Fanuc and/or Denso preferred).
• Experience using AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Experience with Cognex Insight and Keyence Vision Systems.
• Experience designing, implementing, and programming SCADA systems for manufacturing process control and data management.
• Six Sigma certification or demonstrated experience leading Six Sigma projects.
• Experience implementing capital equipment and automation improvement projects within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States 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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