Quality Supervisor

Clarios; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Clarios, Canby, Oregon, is seeking a Quality Engineer to design, develop and implement test and SPC procedures across manufacturing processes. You will coach teams, ensure safety standards, and train staff on quality control activities.

The role requires 2–5 years in manufacturing, strong audit experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience in ISO/TS or CQE is a plus. Join a team driving continuous improvement at a plant with a long-standing community presence.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering, statistics or related curriculum required, Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years' experience in manufacturing environment with progressing responsibilities
• Audit experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Directs, reviews and coaches employees engaged in measuring and testing products and tabulating data concerning material quality and process reliability, in accordance with plant goals
• Administers, supports and/or enforces health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Compiles and develops training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Can develop, interpret and communicates relevant process data, charts or reports in a timely manner.
• Audits and analyzes process procedures as practiced in-house to assure performance to specifications.
• Champion special quality & improvement projects as assigned
• Conducts routine analysis on various internal battery components.
• May develop criteria for acceptable quality levels of purchased supplies and materials including coordination with key vendors to maintain certification.
• Provides quality assurance support and refines production methods.
• Analyzes data to provide continuous improvements in the supplier's products.
• Develops methods for testing, sampling and training to ensure required standards are being met.
• Conducts audits and creates finding reports to determine corrective and preventative action. Ensures through internal auditing compliance with quality and process specifications.
• Design, develops and implements standards for inspection, testing and evaluation using statistical process control (SPC) methods.
• Creatively innovate through design or acquisition any existing quality tools or devices necessary for the process control and implementation of test procedures.
• Reviews product and process designs for compliance and safety, adherence to company standards, customer concerns and to ensure timely completion.
• Investigates material variances, reports results of investigation and recommends improvements.

Skills

Audit experience

Manufacturing experience

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or statistics

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

United States, Oregon, Canby

Full time

WD50437

What you will do

Under general direction and within division policies and procedures, designs, develops and implements test and statistical process control procedures to achieve quality specification for all manufacturing processes.

How you will do it

• Directs, reviews and coaches employees engaged in measuring and testing products and tabulating data concerning material quality and process reliability, in accordance with plant goals
• Administers, supports and/or enforces health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Compiles and develops training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Can develop, interpret and communicates relevant process data, charts or reports in a timely manner.
• Audits and analyzes process procedures as practiced in-house to assure performance to specifications.
• Champion special quality & improvement projects as assigned
• Conducts routine analysis on various internal battery components.
• May develop criteria for acceptable quality levels of purchased supplies and materials including coordination with key vendors to maintain certification.
• Provides quality assurance support and refines production methods.
• Analyzes data to provide continuous improvements in the supplier's products.
• Develops methods for testing, sampling and training to ensure required standards are being met.
• Conducts audits and creates finding reports to determine corrective and preventative action. Ensures through internal auditing compliance with quality and process specifications.
• Design, develops and implements standards for inspection, testing and evaluation using statistical process control (SPC) methods.
• Creatively innovate through design or acquisition any existing quality tools or devices necessary for the process control and implementation of test procedures.
• Reviews product and process designs for compliance and safety, adherence to company standards, customer concerns and to ensure timely completion.
• Investigates material variances, reports results of investigation and recommends improvements.

What we look for

Required

• Associate's degree in engineering, statistics or related curriculum required, Bachelor's degree required
• 2-5 years' experience in manufacturing environment with progressing responsibilities
• Audit experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.

Preferred

• Project management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of benchmark change management practices
• Certified as Internal TS Auditor is a preferred.
• CQE or CQA certificates preferred.
• Quality experience in ISO/TS-16949 environment preferred.

#LI-CO1

Our fully integrated plant in Canby Oregon-Clackamas County manufactures batteries for cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy‑duty trucks and will soon celebrate 50 years in operation. We opened our doors in 1973 and now employ more than 235 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively involved in the community and support a variety of local organizations, including the Rotary Club and neighborhood schools.

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 (https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility) . We want you to know your rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) because EEO is the law.

A Note to Job Applicants:

please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry.

A Note to Job Applicants

Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.