Jefe de Ingenieria Planta

The Role

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the plant engineering team and driving the execution of capital projects, manufacturing improvements, automation initiatives, and operational excellence programs. This position ensures the reliability, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes while aligning engineering activities with business objectives.

What You'll Do

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, including process, manufacturing, automation, controls, and project engineers.

Manage capital investment (CAPEX) projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.

Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to support plant performance objectives.

Oversee manufacturing process optimization, facility upgrades, and equipment installations.

Establish engineering standards, best practices, and project management methodologies.

Support capacity planning and strategic growth initiatives.

Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and digital manufacturing tools.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate engineering standards.

Manage engineering budgets, contractor activities, and external engineering resources.

What Success Looks Like

Capital projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.

Manufacturing efficiency, quality, and productivity metrics consistently improve.

Engineering resources are effectively prioritized and utilized.

Equipment and process performance support operational targets.

Continuous improvement culture is embedded across the organization.

Strong cross-functional collaboration enables successful execution of business objectives.

Engineering talent is developed through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related field).

7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.

Experience leading CAPEX, facility expansion, equipment installation, and manufacturing improvement projects.

Strong knowledge of project management principles and engineering methodologies.

Experience with automation, manufacturing technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and project costs.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Administration.

Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, or high-volume production environments.

Lean Six Sigma certification.

PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Experience leading brownfield or greenfield projects.

Knowledge of Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing technologies.

Key Competencies

Strategic Leadership

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Change Management

Financial & Business Acumen

Team Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Customer Focus

Results Orientation

About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

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