Quality Engineer

What You Will Do:
 

• Take part in the definition of quality objectives in the business plan and strategic planning
• Coordinate quality related activities in accordance to ISO/IATF16949, Customer Requirement, and Clarios Policies
• Report Key Process Figures to the plant and quality management and the central components functions
• Ensure application, maintenance and continuous improvement of BOS or according system and support project to reach certification
• Support in setting-up structures/processes in the quality area, to ensure optimized interfaces and processes, continuously detect weaknesses in the quality system and initiate improvement actions
• Coordinate overlapping activities between programs and supplier base
  How You Will Do It:
   
• Oversee and administer all quality assurance efforts for components facilities and the effectiveness of the quality management system, including BEA and ISO/TS16949
• Ensure that products, processes and services meet customer needs and expectations
• Ability to manage RCA (Root Cause Analysis) process and present data to customers and required.
• Analyze quality issues, concerns and complaints both internal and supplier’s issues
• Develop corrective actions to support problems and failures, suggesting modifications and corrective actions to meet customer specifications and standards through the application of quality tools and techniques (PFMEA, 8D, Control Plan, and QMS etc.)
• Identify areas where product-, process- or service quality requires corrective action, implement corrective action plans and monitor the effectiveness of the solutions.
• Administer, develop and implement programs and initiatives to improve quality assurance efforts
• Create and sustain a culture that is based on continuous improvement
• Administer and validate all engineering change notices
• Coordinate, update and approve all Quality Documentation
• Manage and Maintain Quality Manage System

What we look for:
Required:

• University degree in engineering or appropriate technical background in the quality management field
• Min. 5 years of working experience, of which min. 3 years on quality related activities in a development and/or production environment.
• Trained in standards for Quality Management Systems (QMS): to ISO/IATF16949, Specific Customer Requirements
• Application of QMS tools and techniques: APQP, FMEA, Inspection planning, SPC, DOE,
• Experience in the automotive industry
• Detail oriented and self-motivated, strong communication skills
   

Preferred:

• Battery Manufacturing working experience

What we do here:
Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 500 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for Brenner Children’s Hospital. 
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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 creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

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 [email protected]. 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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