Supplier Quality Engineer

What you will do:

In this role you will provide quality leadership to US organization on Advance Quality Planning, promoting, driving and guide organization to effective project ideation, development and launches.

Provide and Promote PPAP guidelines, supporting and collaborating with plants and cross functional teams to facilitate standardization of PPAP execution.

How you will do it:

• Create a center of expertise on Advanced Quality Planning and PPAP and provide guidance, leadership and best practices towards New Production Introduction and Launches.
• Deploys Industry and customer-specific Advanced Quality Planning standards within the organization.
• Review, challenge and simplify existing, develop, and apply quality driven test systems and procedures to assure products meet intended use and customer expectations.
• Provide technical and quality expertise to support Key Programs focus on risk mitigation (PFMEA, Control Plan and Inspection Standards)
• Trains and mentor other team members in the development of APQP procedures and processes.
• Apply Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) into program management methodology for effective product / process releases.
• Partner and collaborate with appropriate leaders to support successful project completion. Support internal / external change management process requirements needed for effective launches
• Ensure “lessons learned” are documented to improve future launches and minimize risk
• Conduct all work activities following company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead growth and development of plant quality team members by using tools provided
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• BS Degree in engineering related field
• Minimum 6 years Quality experience in the Automotive industry
• Specific education and training in Quality disciplines (IATF 16949, VDA, Six Sigma, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA and SPC)
• Advance quality planning including familiarity with the AIAG advanced Quality Planning
• Knowledgeable of Automotive OEM CSRs
• Knowledge of automotive problem solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, etc.…) required
• Strong self-motivation and communication skills
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to think outside the box and suggest/implement continuous improvement ideas
• Position is in an office/plant/lab environment.
• Willing and able to travel in the U.S. up to 40%
• Living in Holland, MI or Milwaukee, WI
  
  

Preferred:

• CQE preferred
  
  

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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• 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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second 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.

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. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other 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.

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