Quality Engineer

What You Will Do

This will be first shift at our Winston Salem plant as a Quality Engineer.

• Take part in the definition of quality objectives in the business plan and strategic planning.
• Coordinate quality related activities in accordance with ISO/IATF
  16949, 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 to 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.
• 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 as 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.).
• Take lead responsibility for significant quality issues and Quality Management System.
• Identify areas where product-, process- or service quality requires corrective action, implement corrective action plans and monitor the effectiveness of the solutions.
• Working with suppliers on the continuous improvement process for products and services.
• Administer, develop and implement programs and initiatives to improve quality assurance efforts.
• Administer the quality assurance monitoring systems.
• 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.

Required

• Maintain the report system to monitor quality KPIs and objectives.
• Identify training needs, plan and carry out training, (i.e. employees, staff, supervisor, etc.)
• Education and professional knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Document Control.
• University degree in engineering or appropriate technical background in the quality management field.
• Min. 3 years of working experience, of which min. 3 years on quality related activities in a development and/or production environment, preferred in the battery industry.
• ISO/IATF 16949:2015 Lead Auditor Certified or can plan to receive certifications within period of 90 days.
• Trained in standards for Quality Management Systems (QMS): to ISO/IATF
  16949, Specific Customer Requirements.
• Application of QMS tools and techniques: APQP, FMEA, Inspection planning, SPC, DOE, Experience in the automotive industry.
• Good skill in English (oral and writing).
• Bilingual a plus.
• Knowledge in PC software applications (Microsoft Office Tools).
• Detail oriented and self-motivated, strong communication skills.

• 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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