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Clarios · 1 day ago

Advance Quality Manager

Plymouth, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers. The Advance Quality Manager will provide quality leadership across the US organization in Advanced Quality Planning management, ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the development lifecycle.

AutomotiveEnergyEnergy StorageManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

APQPPPAPASPICEFMEAJIRAJAMASix SigmaISO 9001ISO 26262Stakeholder managementLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Company

Clarios

Clarios is an advanced energy storage solutions that develops, manufacture and distributes a portfolio of evolving battery technologies. It is a sub-organization of Brookfield Business Partners.

Founded in 2019

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

10001+ employees