Engineering Manager - Manufacturing
Clarios · South Carolina
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Clarios (automotive) in South Carolina. Develop, support, cost estimate, deliver and document all engineering changes.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, PLC, Robotics, Injection molding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $100k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 25 manufacturing engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $100k–$125k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 60%
- Tooling 52%
- New product launch 36%
- Root cause 36%
- FMEA 32%
- Kaizen 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Clarios
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- 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?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from ClariosAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will do
This position will develop and implement the engineering and maintenance strategies to improve quality, production and reduce downtime and cost for the plant this position will directly manage 5-6 manufacturing engineers. This will be onsite 5 days a week. Overtime will be expected if needed.
Schedule: Day shift - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Required
- ✓Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
- ✓BSEE/BSME or related engineering bachelor level degree from accredited college or university is required.
- ✓5 or more years experience in manufacturing environment or a related role (preference is 8 or more).
- ✓Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Working knowledge and experience w/ PLC programming.
requirements
A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies : Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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How you will do it
- •Support and develop department or projects / activities with good engineering direction. Take part or facilitate the team Lean strategies and methodologies and/or Six Sigma activities.
- •Develop, support, cost estimate, deliver and document all engineering changes.
- •Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems
- •Implement process changes on existing equipment, and direct the development and installation of production expansion equipment.
- •Ensure adequate training for existing and new employees on PLC troubleshooting and making program modifications utilizing PLC software.
- •Position will require flexibility to support a 24/7 operation.
What we look fo
Preferred
- +Experience with process that are in plastic injection molding, robotics, and assembly.
Oconee, SC- Components Plant
Our fully integrated plant in West Union, South Carolina produces all the parts that go into batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. We began operations in 1985 and now employ more than 300 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army, March of Dimes, back-to-school drives and the Oconee County Animal Shelter.
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.