What you will do
Responsible for the assurance of product quality and quality operating system conformance per the customer and corporate quality requirements.
Directs Plant Quality Assurance efforts with emphasis on identification and solution of process, material or labor problems that could compromise customer and internal quality commitments.
How you will do it
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Conduct robust problem solving (8D/error proofing, containment actions, root cause analysis, corrective action plan – implementation and verification)
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Drive site quality continuous improvement actions throughout the value chain using KPI's.
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Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the quality system based on TS/IATF-16949 & Customer Specific Requirements.
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Interface with customers and supplier both OEM and aftermarket to resolve quality issues/concerns.
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Reports on Quality at all Plant Management reviews.
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Drives Cost of Quality improvements.
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Project management in areas involving Quality
What we look for
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical field.
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7+ years of QA management experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive highly preferred.
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5+ yrs. in a Management or Supervision position of Quality
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TS/IATF-16949 experience required
Preferred
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Has experience with managing launches, has led transformation projects from poor performance to meeting customer expectations, strengthened the bench strength of the organization
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Has good understanding of Customer specific requirements including OEM audits, problem resolution, change management, OEM portals/ scorecards and ways of working expectations
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Facilitate continuous improvement and lean manufacturing using formal quality systems methodology and tools.
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Development and implementation of quality systems and standards (FMEA’s, PPAP, control Plans, DVP&R’s, APQP)
What we do here
Middletown, Delaware is home to a distribution center that charges, packages and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 2011 and now employ more than 350 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively involved in the community and support a variety of local organizations, including the Middletown/Odessa/Townsend Senior Center and local fire departments.
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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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- 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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.
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. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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What We Do
Clarios creates the most advanced battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. We are a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, powering one in three of the world’s vehicles.
We produce more than 150 million batteries – one-third of the industry’s output – every year, and we continue to build and expand our capacity to meet our customer’s future demand.
