Quality Engineer I

Clarios; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and disability benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clarios, a global leader in energy storage solutions, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support battery production in Yuma, AZ. You will apply standardization, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives to boost product quality, process adherence, and OEE.

You will lead audits, maintain PFMEAs and control plans, collaborate across teams, and drive capital projects from business case through implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, quality, or process improvement initiatives in a production environment.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience conducting manufacturing and quality audits.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.
• Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing processes through standardization, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives.
• Drive efforts to improve product quality, process adherence, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Conduct manufacturing and product quality audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Manage and maintain process technical specifications for battery production.
• Support battery design and process validation builds while executing manufacturing engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Develop business cases and supporting documentation for capital and improvement projects.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for manufacturing processes and training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

• Support manufacturing processes through standardization, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives.
• Drive efforts to improve product quality, process adherence, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Conduct manufacturing and product quality audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Manage and maintain process technical specifications for battery production.
• Support battery design and process validation builds while executing manufacturing engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Develop business cases and supporting documentation for capital and improvement projects.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for manufacturing processes and training.

What You Will Do

• Support manufacturing processes through standardization, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives.
• Drive efforts to improve product quality, process adherence, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Conduct manufacturing and product quality audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Manage and maintain process technical specifications for battery production.
• Support battery design and process validation builds while executing manufacturing engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Develop business cases and supporting documentation for capital and improvement projects.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for manufacturing processes and training.

How You Will Do It

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, cost, and product quality.
• Maintain and update PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other quality documentation within assigned manufacturing areas.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and engineering standards.
• Develop and implement new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing processes to support production objectives.
• Utilize analytical tools, modeling techniques, and applicable regulations to evaluate and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and safely repair manufacturing equipment.
• Leverage internal and external resources to achieve project goals and maximize throughput and OEE using existing assets.
• Maintain equipment calibration records and ensure manufacturing equipment remains in compliance with calibration requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives to enhance operational performance.

What We Look For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, quality, or process improvement initiatives in a production environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience conducting manufacturing and quality audits.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Battery manufacturing experience.
• Experience with OEE improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience developing new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of calibration systems and equipment maintenance processes.
• Experience supporting product validation and manufacturing engineering projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

What we do here

Our Yuma, Arizona distribution center charges, packages, and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, and motorcycles. We opened in 2006, employ more than 180 people, and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community through The United Way, Green Pasture Ranch, Crossroads Mission, and the Yuma Community Food Bank. We are the proud recipient of the 2019 Heart of Yuma Community Service Award.

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. 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. 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.