Quality Manager

What you will do

• The Quality Leader will direct Quality assurance efforts for the product operations with emphasis on identification and solution of process, material or labor problems that could compromise plant and group quality commitments.
• Trains staff personnel and applies analytical and statistical analyses to achieve required quality results. Represents the plants from the Quality standpoint in front of customers and suppliers when escalation above the plants is needed.

Coordinates all containment actions for the plants in case of Quality concerns and all the long term and global sharing of best practices and basic standardization regarding to Quality. Supports GISC Quality to drive standardization of processes (quality tools like FMEA´s, control plans, poka yokes, testing equipment) and BBP´s (technical improvements, procedures, etc.) across all plants within the Product Operations footprint.

How you will do it

The Quality Manager position is responsible for planning and directing the quality and continuous improvement activities for the North American manufacturing group. The Quality Manager will further develop, implement, and manage existing systems designed to drive quality behavior and discipline throughout the manufacturing process.

• Assures QS and ISO requirements are met. Acts as Plant representative during audits.
• Manages and directs the activities of the Plant Quality Technicians.
• Assures plant purchases are made according to corporate guidelines, in budget, on a timely basis.
• Manages Quality Assurance Systems to include the maintenance of warranty data, in-plant scrap data, compliance data, SNR's, customer concerns, etc. Assures accurate records are maintained for internal and external quality costs. Assure customer expectations are met.
• Prepares annual Quality budgets.
• Administers and signs-off existing/new process specifications (SCO/DCO system, Control Plan)
• Reviews all Quality reports to identify issues. Assists Plant Manager with the correction of issues.
• Manages the hiring and training of all direct reports. Monitors and provides feedback on direct report performance and provides developmental opportunities as needed.
• Provides technical support to customers and suppliers regarding resolution of quality or products liability issues.
• Determines dispositions of all defective materials and hold-ups.
• Setting quality objectives and related training.
• Ensuring the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the location.
• Responsible for identification evaluation and implementation of Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) within the Manufacturing site.
• Notifying customers of any planned changes to the design, manufacturing process or site.
• Review customer Scorecards and Customer portals and take appropriate actions.
• Monitoring of site corrective and preventive actions (e.g. proper claims handling).
• Ensure that the quality management system is maintained and its effectiveness / efficiency is continuously improved, and that the system always complies with the requirements of the current version of the ISO 9001/IATF 16949 specifications.

What we look for: Skills/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology or related field
• Minimally 5 years' experience in a Quality leadership role in a manufacturing environment
• Hands on lab testing experience
• IATF/VDA audit experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clear and concise information to varied levels within the organization
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

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.