Quality Engineer - Lead QA & Continuous Improvement

Clarios; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Clarios, a leader in energy storage solutions, seeks a Quality Engineer for its Winston-Salem plant. The role focuses on defining quality objectives, coordinating ISO/IATF16949-aligned activities, and driving continuous improvement across the quality system.

You will report KPIs, manage corrective actions, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in quality within development/production, strong knowledge of QMS/tools

Qualifications

• Maintain and monitor quality KPIs and objectives
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and document control
• Knowledge of ISO/IATF16949 or similar standards
• Must have university degree in engineering or technical background
• 3+ years in quality in development/production, preferably battery industry
• Lead Auditor certification or plan to obtain within 90 days
• Familiar with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, DOE

Responsibilities

• Define quality objectives and participate in strategic planning
• Coordinate quality activities aligned with ISO/IATF16949 and customer requirements
• Report KPIs to plant, quality management, and central components functions
• Ensure application and continuous improvement of BOS and related systems
• Set up structures/processes in quality, identify weaknesses, drive improvements
• Coordinate actions between programs and supplier base
• Oversee QA efforts for components and QA systems including BEA and ISO/TS16949
• Ensure products meet customer needs and expectations
• Manage RCA process and present data to customers
• Analyze quality issues and develop corrective actions (PFMEA, 8D, Control Plan, QMS)
• Lead significant quality issues and QMS
• Identify areas needing corrective action and monitor effectiveness
• Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement
• Administer and implement quality programs and monitoring systems
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Coordinate engineering change notices and quality documentation
• Maintain Quality Management System

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

QMS

FMEA

Auditing

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clarios, a leader in energy storage solutions, seeks a Quality Engineer for its Winston-Salem plant. The role focuses on defining quality objectives, coordinating ISO/IATF16949-aligned activities, and driving continuous improvement across the quality system.

You will report KPIs, manage corrective actions, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in quality within development/production, strong knowledge of QMS/tools