Quality Engineer at Clarios, LLC in Middletown, Delaware

Job Description:

What you will do

Under general direction of the Quality Manager and within division policies and procedures, designs, develops and implements continuous improvement and process control procedures to achieve quality specification for product and manufacturing processes. Conduct root cause investigation and implement corrective actions for product nonconformance.

How you will do it

• Investigate, determine root cause and corrective actions, and communicate results to the customer. Implement and validate the appropriate corrective actions.

• May develop criteria for acceptable quality levels of purchased supplies and materials including coordination with key vendors to maintain certification.

• Interface and engage with internal Clarios customers & suppliers, including tracking and reporting of quality metrics.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, product and process engineering and other team members assigned to a project.

• Reviews product and process designs for compliance and safety, adherence to company standards, customer concerns and to ensure timely completion. Conducts FMEA, PFMEA, and Capability Studies.

• Ability to multitask, manage projects, and build cohesive teams.

• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Access Process Mapping Software, 3D printing, and Minitab.

• Utilize Six Sigma and Lean principles.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field and previous manufacturing experience required.

• 2+ years minimum experience

• Previous Quality experience in ISO9001/IATF16949 environment.

• Project management experience preferred.

• Conducts root cause investigation and solution implementation for customer concerns following the 8D process.

What we do here

Middletown, Delaware is home to a distribution center that charges, packages and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 2011 and now employ more than 350 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively involved in the community and support a variety of local organizations, including the Middletown/Odessa/Townsend Senior Center and local fire departments.   

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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, 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

Who we are:
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. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

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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