Quality Manager

Exemplar Global; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Paid time off and disability coverage

Travel insurance and EAP

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement across our North American manufacturing group. This on-site role reports to the Plant Manager and collaborates with GISC Quality leadership to ensure compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

You will represent the plants during audits, drive standardization of quality processes, and develop the Plant Quality Technicians.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of quality leadership in manufacturing.
• Automotive industry experience required.
• Experience implementing and maintaining a QMS (IATF 16949).
• Internal audit program leadership experience.
• CAPA, control plans, and quality documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement across NA plants.
• Represent plants during audits with customers and suppliers.
• Drive standardization of quality processes across Product Operations.
• Develop and mentor Plant Quality Technicians.
• Manage warranty, scrap data, and compliance records.
• Improve QMS to ISO/IATF compliance.

Skills

Industrial Eng

Mechanical Eng

Manufacturing Eng

Chemical Eng

Quality Eng

Quality Assurance

Leadership exp

Automotive industry

QMS IATF 16949

Internal audits

CAPA systems

Control plans

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

What You Will Do

We’re hiring a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts across our North American manufacturing group. Reporting to the Plant Manager and working closely with GISC Quality leadership, this role is based on-site at our manufacturing plants and is critical to ensuring compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

This position represents the plants in front of customers and suppliers when escalations occur, coordinates containment actions, and drives long‑term standardization of quality processes and best practices across the Product Operations footprint.

What the Group Does

The Quality team ensures that our manufacturing operations meet stringent industry standards (AIAG16949, ISO) and customer‑specific requirements. By embedding quality discipline into every stage of production, the group safeguards product reliability, reduces scrap, and strengthens customer trust. This role is pivotal in aligning plant operations with global quality strategies, making it a high‑impact position that directly supports business growth and reputation.

What Does Success Look Like

• Drive compliance with AIAG16949 and ISO requirements, acting as the plant representative during audits.

• Lead and develop the Plant Quality Technicians, ensuring strong performance and growth opportunities.

• Manage quality systems including warranty data, scrap data, compliance records, and customer concerns, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

• Reduce internal scrap by applying structured problem‑solving methodologies and driving accountability with area managers.

• Provide technical support to customers and suppliers, resolving product liability and quality issues.

• Continuously improve the Quality Management System, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with ISO/IATF standards.

Required

• Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance

• 5+ years of experience in a Quality leadership role within a manufacturing environment

• Automotive industry experience

• Implementation and maintenance of a QMS - IATF 16949 (automotive)
• Internal audit program leadership
• Corrective & Preventive Action systems
• Control plans, procedures, and work instructions

Preferred

• Six Sigma (CI mindset)

• Lean tools experience (Gemba, VSM, 5S, KanBan, TPM, SMED)

• Core quality tools proficiency (FMEA, PCP, PFD, SPC, MSA, PPAP)

• Financial acumen for operational decision-making

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.

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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. 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.