Quality Engineer II

Clarios; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Clarios in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineer to design and implement quality tests, perform SPC analyses, and lead audits across manufacturing facilities. You will drive continuous improvement, tackle customer quality concerns, and guide cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance with APQP requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 1–2 years in Quality Engineering, CQE or equivalent experience, and knowledge of ISO/TS standards and SPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field.
• 1-2 years of Quality Engineering experience with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of ISO/TS Quality Standards and SPC.
• ASQ CQE certification or equivalent Quality Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of APQP requirements.
• Strong statistical analysis skills and quality improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement quality tests and SPC procedures to meet manufacturing specs.
• Conduct annual plant quality audits across facilities.
• Lead investigations and resolution of customer quality concerns and complaints.
• Serve as project leader for cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with plants and cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Support new product and process development activities while ensuring APQP requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

APQP

CQE certification

ISO/TS

SPC

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Mathematics

Tools

Control Plans

FMEAs

Quality documentation systems

Job description

• Design, develop, and implement quality tests and statistical process control procedures to achieve manufacturing quality specifications.
• Conduct annual plant quality audits across manufacturing facilities.
• Lead investigations and resolution of customer quality concerns and complaints.
• Serve as a project leader for cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing plants and cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Support new product and process development activities while ensuring APQP requirements are met.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and implement quality tests and statistical process control procedures to achieve manufacturing quality specifications.
• Conduct annual plant quality audits across manufacturing facilities.
• Lead investigations and resolution of customer quality concerns and complaints.
• Serve as a project leader for cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing plants and cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Support new product and process development activities while ensuring APQP requirements are met.

How You Will Do It

• Perform statistical analyses including capability studies, regression analysis, T-tests, F-tests, and control chart evaluations.
• Facilitate and drive Kepner-Tregoe (K-T) problem-solving methodologies throughout manufacturing operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and maintaining Control Plans, FMEAs, and Level 3 quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/TS quality standards and internal quality system requirements.
• Utilize data analysis and reporting tools to provide database support and quality insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to improve processes and drive operational excellence.

What We Look For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 1-2 years of Quality Engineering experience demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of ISO/TS Quality Standards and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or equivalent Quality Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements.
• Strong statistical analysis skills and experience with quality improvement methodologies.

Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and continuous improvement projects.
• Experience with Control Plans, FMEAs, and quality documentation systems.

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 proudrecipient 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.