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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
What you will do
We’re hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer – 1st Shift to support plant operations at our manufacturing facility in Middletown, Delaware. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on driving continuous improvement, resolving production issues, and optimizing equipment performance. This position is fully on-site, working directly on the plant floor alongside production and maintenance teams.
Our engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence by improving process reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting manufacturing performance. In this role, you’ll serve as a key partner to operations, helping identify and eliminate inefficiencies while supporting both daily production needs and longer-term improvement initiatives.
What Does Success Look Like
Act as the primary engineering support on 1st shift, troubleshooting equipment and process issues in real time
Identify and eliminate recurring downtime, bottlenecks, and scrap through structured root cause analysis
Analyze production data to uncover trends and improvement opportunities, driving measurable process gains
Lead and support capital and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and equipment standards/layouts
Drive Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and overall equipment performance
Auto req ID
472834BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we look for
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred), or equivalent experience
3–5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, including troubleshooting equipment/process issues
Working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic (troubleshooting required; programming a plus)
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills, with experience identifying root causes and driving improvements
Preferred
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with CAD systems (equipment layouts, drawings, BOMs)
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab)
Additional Details
Shift: 1st shift (Monday–Friday, 8–10-hour shifts)
Overtime: Flexible based on production and project needs
Work Environment: On-site manufacturing plant (hot and cold conditions)
PPE: FR (fire-retardant) clothing required; plant includes lead exposure controls; no respirator required
City*
Middletown
State*
Delaware
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Clarios
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
What you will do
We’re hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer – 1st Shift to support plant operations at our manufacturing facility in Middletown, Delaware. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on driving continuous improvement, resolving production issues, and optimizing equipment performance. This position is fully on-site, working directly on the plant floor alongside production and maintenance teams.
Our engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence by improving process reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting manufacturing performance. In this role, you’ll serve as a key partner to operations, helping identify and eliminate inefficiencies while supporting both daily production needs and longer-term improvement initiatives.
What Does Success Look Like
Act as the primary engineering support on 1st shift, troubleshooting equipment and process issues in real time
Identify and eliminate recurring downtime, bottlenecks, and scrap through structured root cause analysis
Analyze production data to uncover trends and improvement opportunities, driving measurable process gains
Lead and support capital and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and equipment standards/layouts
Drive Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and overall equipment performance
Auto req ID
472834BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we look for
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred), or equivalent experience
3–5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, including troubleshooting equipment/process issues
Working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic (troubleshooting required; programming a plus)
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills, with experience identifying root causes and driving improvements
Preferred
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with CAD systems (equipment layouts, drawings, BOMs)
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab)
Additional Details
Shift: 1st shift (Monday–Friday, 8–10-hour shifts)
Overtime: Flexible based on production and project needs
Work Environment: On-site manufacturing plant (hot and cold conditions)
PPE: FR (fire-retardant) clothing required; plant includes lead exposure controls; no respirator required
City*
Middletown
State*
Delaware
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Clarios