Quality Manager

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

• Conduct robust problem solving (8D/error proofing, containment actions, root cause analysis, corrective action plan – implementation and verification)

• Drive site quality continuous improvement actions throughout the value chain using KPI's.

• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the quality system based on TS/IATF-16949 & Customer Specific Requirements.

• Interface with customers and supplier both OEM and aftermarket to resolve quality issues/concerns.

• Reports on Quality at all Plant Management reviews.

• Drives Cost of Quality improvements. 

• Project management in areas involving Quality

What we look for

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical field. 

• 7+ years of QA management experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive highly preferred.

• 5+ yrs. in a Management or Supervision position of Quality

• TS/IATF-16949 experience required

Preferred 

• Has experience with managing launches, has led transformation projects from poor performance to meeting customer expectations, strengthened the bench strength of the organization

• Has good understanding of Customer specific requirements including OEM audits, problem resolution, change management, OEM portals/ scorecards and ways of working expectations

• Facilitate continuous improvement and lean manufacturing using formal quality systems methodology and tools.

• 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 force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

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,