Senior Process Engineer

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https://clarios.com/careers

Name of Employer: Clarios, LLC

Position Title: Senior Process Engineer

Position Location: 4722 Pear St., Saint Joseph, MO 64503

Travel: 10% Travel required (domestic & international)

Days / Hours: Mon – Fri / 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Summary of Duties: Drive process stability and variation reduction. Identify Special and Common Cause Variation leading to top scrap, rework issues or adding risks to downstream operations. Deploy a team approach, engaging operators and other experts. Deploy proven tools to identify root causes and implement lasting corrective actions (Pareto, Ishakawa, 5-why, KT, DMAIC process, SPC analysis, distribution analysis, etc.). Ensure operator instructions clearly guide operators. Drive process stability by reduction of nonstandard conditions and supporting teams in their operator training, visual factory, 5S, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, etc. Coordinate PFMEA based product quality risk reduction activities. Drive risk reduction and conformance to IATF and customer requirements. Work with launch, QE, ME and production team to ensure measurement systems are proven and understood. Confirm operator training ensures process stability, and to sign off on process capability for significant and critical characteristics. Responsible for process sign off of DV/PV/prototype production runs (DBDS signoff). Share best practice and lessons learned, utilizing CAP system, BP sharing system and SME council structure. Participate in process audits and actions to drive process conformance. Plant problem resolution where production is at risk. Mentor and support engineers and personnel needing process knowledge. Track project performance in KEY database.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering or related field of study and 5 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing Engineering.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:

1) Resolving issues applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Ishikawa Diagram;

2) Work order processing;

3) Contractor management;

4) Manufacturing process statistics;

5) Application of common cause and special cause variation controls;

6) Six Sigma;

7) Working in a matrix organization;

Applicants who are interested in this position should submit a complete resume to mariana.trevino@clarios.com. Reference Job Code: #AC-0119.EOE.

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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• 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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second 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 boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com