Tooling Engineer

What you will do
The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the improvement of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and other equipment used in manufacturing processes. This role ensures that tooling solutions meet production requirements, quality standards, and cost-efficiency goals.

How you will do it

• Lead training initiatives and develop programs to upskill toolmakers on new technologies and methods.

• Manage and maintain molds, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with preventive maintenance plans.

• Oversee integration of global PPAP molds and serve as liaison between global tooling processes and plant-level projects.

• Own and validate the PPAP process for tooling and mold readiness in production.

• Collaborate with Process Engineers and Toolroom Supervisor to address out-of-spec molds and ensure process capability.

• Assess and validate incoming and repaired molds for production readiness and quality standards.

• Manage the Mold Management Process to ensure consistency, reliability, and minimal downtime.

• Act as relationship manager for external tooling services, overseeing scope, timelines, and budgets.

What we look for
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in tooling design and development, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining and molding

What we do here

Our Florence, Kentucky components plant began operations in 1978 and here is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids and our battery containers and covers. Here we produce around 173,000 cases a day.

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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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• 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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second 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.

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. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

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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