VP Manufacturing Engineering, Industry 4.0 and Automation

Job Description

What you will do -

The role operates at the executive level with long-term strategic influence and serves as the driving force behind Clarios’ manufacturing innovation. It is accountable for shaping and executing the automation strategy, leading manufacturing R&D initiatives, and enhancing capabilities across global operations. The role also manages equipment standards, oversees advanced engineering teams, and ensures consistency for cross-regional processes.

As a strategic advisor, this leader develops breakthrough technologies, defines the “Model Plant” vision, and drives adoption of best practices in automation, quality, safety, and productivity. Working closely with regional leaders and corporate strategy, the individual identifies opportunities across business lines and establishes goals and programs to propel manufacturing excellence throughout the enterprise.

Additionally, the role leads new product process development, responds to customer RFQs, and manages equipment governance and change control. This influential leader sets the organizational tone through competence, discipline, and continuous improvement. They are also responsible for team leadership-including hiring, coaching, and developing talent-while balancing priorities and collaborating effectively across global regions.

How you will do it -

Strategic Advisory & Innovation Leadership :

• Lead the development of Clarios’ Enterprise Automation Strategy with a multi-year roadmap, guiding corporate and regional teams.
• Act as a strategic advisor to regional operations and business leaders, fostering strong relationships and offering insight on emerging industry trends and transformative solutions.
• Establish governance processes with steering committee members to align automation efforts with regional operational goals.
• Champion change by promoting advanced technologies like RFID, AMRs, AI, and drones to address manufacturing challenges and drive near lights-out operations.

Manufacturing Excellence & Technology Deployment :

Team, Financial & Engagement Leadership :

What we look for -

Required

Preferred

What you get :

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.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report . We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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