Quality Manager

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. 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.

The Quality team ensures that our manufacturing operations meet stringent industry standards (AIAG
16949, 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.

Drive compliance with AIAG
16949 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.

Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance 5+ years of experience in a Quality leadership role within a manufacturing environment Automotive industry experience Implementation and maintenance of a QMS - IATF 16949 (automotive) Internal audit program leadership Corrective & Preventive Action systems Control plans, procedures, and work instructions

Six Sigma (CI mindset) Lean tools experience (Gemba, VSM, 5S, Kan Ban, TPM, SMED) Core quality tools proficiency (FMEA, PCP, PFD, SPC, MSA, PPAP) Financial acumen for operational decision-making Applicants 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

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.

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