Advance Quality Manager at Clarios Holland, MI

Advance Quality Manager – Clarios, Holland, MI

• Provide quality leadership across the US organization in Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) management.
• Ensure product quality and compliance throughout the development lifecycle, from prototype to ramp‑up.
• Deploy industry and customer‑specific AQP standards and integrate ASPICE processes into automotive software development.
• Lead quality planning for New Product Introductions (NPIs), including risk assessments, control plans, and validation protocols.
• Drive issue resolution in design validation and manufacturing processes, reducing launch risks and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

• Implement APQP, PPAP, and Core Tools to align quality strategies with lifecycle stages.
• Utilize JAMA for requirements traceability and Jira for issue tracking and project management.
• Review, challenge, and simplify test systems while applying quality‑driven procedures.
• Provide technical expertise in PFMEA, Control Plans, and Inspection Standards to mitigate risks.
• Facilitate structured root cause analysis and coach cross‑functional problem‑solving teams.
• Train and mentor team members on APQP procedures, Core Tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful product launches and customer satisfaction.
• Document and manage lessons learned to continuously improve processes and reduce COPQ.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in quality management within automotive, electronics, or manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience with APQP, PPAP, Core Tools, ASPICE implementation, and software quality processes.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in quality methodologies (FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Experience with JAMA and Jira for requirements and issue management.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Master's degree in engineering or quality management.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• ISO 9001/IATF 16949 auditor certifications.
• ISO 26262 certification.
• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification.
• Familiarity with AIAG/VDA Core Tools.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching, starting on date of hire.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• Paid time off, flexible spending, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits.

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.