Quality Engineer

Clarios • Kernersville, NC

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer will play a crucial role in defining quality objectives and coordinating quality-related activities in accordance with ISO/IATF16949 standards and customer requirements. This position involves overseeing quality assurance efforts, managing root cause analysis processes, and implementing corrective actions to ensure that products and services meet customer expectations. The Quality Engineer will also be responsible for maintaining the quality management system and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering or appropriate technical background in the quality management field.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience, with at least 3 years in quality-related activities in a development and/or production environment.
• Trained in standards for Quality Management Systems (QMS): ISO/IATF16949 and specific customer requirements.
• Experience with QMS tools and techniques: APQP, FMEA, Inspection planning, SPC, DOE.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Battery manufacturing working experience.

Responsibilities

• Define quality objectives in the business plan and strategic planning.
• Coordinate quality-related activities in accordance with ISO/IATF16949, customer requirements, and Clarios policies.
• Report key process figures to plant and quality management and central components functions.
• Ensure application, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the BOS or corresponding system and support projects 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.
• 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.
• Manage the root cause analysis (RCA) process and present data to customers as required.
• Analyze quality issues, concerns, and complaints, both internal and from suppliers.
• Develop corrective actions to support problems and failures, suggesting modifications and corrective actions to meet customer specifications and standards through quality tools and techniques.
• Identify areas where product, process, or service quality requires corrective action, implement corrective action plans, and monitor the effectiveness of the solutions.
• Administer, develop, and implement programs and initiatives to improve quality assurance efforts.
• Create and sustain a culture based on continuous improvement.
• Administer and validate all engineering change notices.
• Coordinate, update, and approve all quality documentation.
• Manage and maintain the quality management system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage starting on date of hire.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees