Director of Engineering Services
Clarios · Missouri
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 30%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at Clarios (automotive) in Missouri.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, Root cause, FMEA, Automation
- Day to day
- about 30% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $99k–$133k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 31 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $89k–$121k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 55%
- New product launch 45%
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- Tooling 35%
- ✓ Six Sigma 32%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Clarios
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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Full description from ClariosAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will do
Leads the St Joseph Manufacturing Engineering, Operational Excellence and Maintenance teams to support and lead the development and optimization the manufacturing processes across the St. Joseph campus. This multi-faceted role will provide leadership and overall direction for technical aspects of both the St. Joseph Assembly Plant and our Distribution center. This will be a key role to drive operational improvements elevating performance and consistency to ensure global competitiveness is achieved and maintained. This role is about more than efficiency — it’s about transformation. You’ll drive alignment across 2 sites, break down barriers, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment.
How you will do it
Required
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree required (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering) with applicable experience.
- ✓10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Previous experience in process controls and automation projects.
- ✓Previous experience in multiple disciplinary technical functions including maintenance.
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Technical Oversight
- •Develop and implement strategies to improve manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency in our operation.
- •Coach the technical teams on problem-solving when applicable and lead problem-solving teams when required.
- •Lead the Campus to embrace lean manufacturing concepts, leveraging tools and culture to eliminate waste.
Maintenance Strategy & Execution
- •Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy focused on preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
- •Ensure all manufacturing equipment and systems operate at peak efficiency to support production goals.
- •Standardize maintenance practices across facilities and drive consistency in execution.
Reliability Engineering
- •Lead reliability initiatives including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
- •Implement and optimize predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil sampling).
- •Monitor and improve key metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Team Leadership & Development
- •Manage and develop a team of various engineers, maintenance leaders, and skilled tradespeople.
- •Build technical training programs and career pathways for salaried hourly employees.
- •Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Budget & Resource Management
- •Develop and manage maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, and vendor contracts.
- •Optimize spare parts inventory and procurement processes.
- •Drive cost savings through reliability improvements and energy efficiency initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- •Partner closely with Regional and Global teams to align on best practices relative to manufacturing processes, Maintenance and Operational Excellence.
- •Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to align maintenance efforts with operational goals.
- •Drive continuous improvement projects and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- •Travel up to 30%.
What we look for
Preferred
- +Previous experience with Six Sigma or Lean.
- +Operational experience and financial acumen.
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 boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.