Quality Manager

**What You Will Do**This position represents the plants in front of customers and suppliers when escalations occur, coordinates containment actions, and drives long-term standardization of quality processes and best practices across the Product Operations footprint.**What the Group Does**The Quality team ensures that our manufacturing operations meet stringent industry standards (AIAG16949, ISO) and customer-specific requirements. By embedding quality discipline into every stage of production, the group safeguards product reliability, reduces scrap, and strengthens customer trust. This role is pivotal in aligning plant operations with global quality strategies, making it a high-impact position that directly supports business growth and reputation.**What Does Success Look Like*** Drive compliance with AIAG16949 and ISO requirements, acting as the plant representative during audits.* Lead and develop the Plant Quality Technicians, ensuring strong performance and growth opportunities.* Manage quality systems including warranty data, scrap data, compliance records, and customer concerns, ensuring accuracy and transparency.* Reduce internal scrap by applying structured problem-solving methodologies and driving accountability with area managers.* Provide technical support to customers and suppliers, resolving product liability and quality issues.* Continuously improve the Quality Management System, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with ISO/IATF standards.**Required*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field* 5+ years experience in a Quality leadership role within a manufacturing environment* Automotive industry experience* Audit expertise with IATF/VDA standards**Preferred*** Six Sigma or Shainin certification* Lean tools experience (Gemba, VSM, 5S, KanBan, TPM, SMED)* Core quality tools proficiency (FMEA, PCP, PFD, SPC, MSA, PPAP)* Financial acumen for operational decision-makingApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.#LI-SG1**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.**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.**Equal Employment Opportunity:**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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please . We want you to because EEO is the law.**A Note to Job Applicants:** please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.**To All Recruitment Agencies**: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.We’re hiring a **Quality Manager** to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts across our North American manufacturing group. Reporting to the **Plant Manager** and working closely with **GISC Quality leadership**, this role is based on-site at our manufacturing plants and is critical to ensuring compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clarios, LLC