Quality Engineer (1st shift)

Clarios; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Gym facility

Job summary

Clarios in Toledo, OH, is seeking a Quality Engineer for the first shift to lead quality initiatives at our Toledo plant. You will help define quality objectives and coordinate activities to ensure ISO/IATF16949 compliance and customer satisfaction.

You will report KPIs, manage corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across supplier interactions and internal processes. Strong QA background and lead auditor readiness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and professional knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Document Control.
• University degree in engineering or appropriate technical background in quality management.
• Min. 3 years of quality experience in development/production, preferably in battery industry.

Responsibilities

• Define quality objectives in business plan and strategic planning.
• Coordinate quality activities per ISO/IATF16949, Customer Requirements, and Clarios policies.
• Report KPIs to plant and quality management and central components functions.
• Ensure application and continuous improvement of BOS or related systems to reach certification.
• Set up structures/processes in quality to optimize interfaces and detect weaknesses.
• Coordinate overlapping activities between programs and supplier base.
• Oversee QA for components facilities and efficacy of QMS, including BEA and ISO/TS16949.
• Ensure products meet customer needs and expectations.
• Manage RCA processes and present data to customers as required.
• Analyze quality issues and develop corrective actions using PFMEA, 8D, Control Plan, QMSetc.
• Lead significant quality issues and the Quality Management System.
• Identify areas needing corrective action and monitor effectiveness.
• Work with suppliers on continuous improvement.
• Administer, develop, and implement programs to improve QA efforts.
• Administer QA monitoring systems.
• Create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Validate and administer engineering change notices.
• Coordinate, update and approve all quality documentation.
• Manage and maintain Quality Management System.

Skills

Quality KPI monitoring

Training needs analysis

Quality management system

Root Cause Analysis

Data presentation

Quality improvement

Supplier collaboration

Engineering change control

Documentation control

Continuous improvement culture

QMS tools & techniques

Audit coordination

Education

Engineering degree or technical background

University degree in engineering or equivalent

3+ years quality experience (development/production)

Lead Auditor Certification (ISO/IATF 16949:2015)

Tools

APQP

FMEA

Inspection planning

SPC

DOE

Job description

What You Will Do

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

How you will do it

• Take part in the definition of qualityobjectivesin the business plan and strategic planning

• Coordinate quality related activitiesin accordancewithISO/IATF16949, CustomerRequirement, and ClariosPolicies

• Report Key Process Figures to the plant and quality management and the central components functions

• Ensure application,maintenanceand continuous improvement of BOS oraccording toystem 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 andISO/TS16949

• Ensure that products,processesand services meet customer needs and expectations

• Ability tomanage RCA (Root Cause Analysis)processandpresent data to customersasrequired.

• 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,ControlPlan, andQMSetc.)

• Take lead responsibility for significant quality issuesand Quality Management System

• Identifyareas where product-, process- or service quality requires corrective action, implement corrective actionplansandmonitorthe effectiveness of the solutions.

• Working with suppliers on the continuous improvement process for products and services

• Administer,developand 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 andvalidateall engineering change notices

• Coordinate,updateand approve allQuality Documentation

• Manage and Maintain Quality Manage System

What we look for

Required

• Maintain the report system tomonitorquality KPIs and objectives

• Identifytraining needs, plan and carry outtraining,(i.e.employees, staff, supervisor, etc.)

• Education and professional knowledgeof Quality Management Systemsand Document Control

• University degree in engineering orappropriate technicalbackground in the quality management field

• Min.3years 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 16949:2015Lead Auditor Certifiedorcanplan toreceive certifications withinperiod of90 days

• Trained in standards for Quality Management Systems (QMS):toISO/IATF16949,Specific Customer Requirements

• Application of QMS tools and techniques:APQP, FMEA, Inspection planning, SPC, DOE,

Preferred

• Bilinguala plus.

• Experience in the automotive industry

• KnowledgeinPC software applications (Microsoft OfficeTools)

• Detail oriented and self-motivated,strong communicationskills

Toledo - Fully Integrated Plant

Our Toledo, Ohio fully integrated plant manufactures batteries used inautomotive and marine applications. This is our largest plant at Clarios. Weopened our facility in 1981 and now employ more than 700 people and operatesix days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and giveback through the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Cherry Street Mission, andRonald McDonald House.

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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, 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.

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.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all 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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