Director of Engineering Services

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

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

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.

Preferred

• Previous experience with Six Sigma or Lean.
• Operational experience and financial acumen.

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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.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion-where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.