Quality Engineer (R&D)
What you will do
You will provide quality assurance support and refine production methods. You will also be responsible for analyzing data to provide continuous improvements to the supplier's products and develop methods for testing, sampling and training to ensure required standards are being met.
How you will do it
Conduct site assessments, review and self-inspection. Analyze and interpret results, recommend appropriate corrective actions, communicate results and follow up on issues or concerns until completion.
Conduct quality audits; coordinate plant preparation for corporate audits.
Assist in conducting site investigations for all quality-related incidents, prepares reports and facilities activities related to identified corrective actions.
Assist with the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and ensures the implementation of quality requirements accordingly.
Develop and administer effective quality programs, and maintenance of quality-related policy and procedure manuals.
Educate, motivate and train line supervision and production personnel in best practices, and quality procedures and requirements, etc.
Develop and implement effective plant programs for the identification, prevention and control of quality issues. Develop and coordinate plant quality education and training programs.
Assist in reviewing all manufacturing and support operations to assure ongoing quality compliance. Develop and implement audit programs to review and assure compliance with applicable quality standards.
What we look for
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering.
2+ years quality assurance experience.
Preferred
Previous Automotive or Tier 1 experience.
Experience in ISO 9000, IATF16949 or IQS (preferable) standards and facilitating continuous improvement using formal quality methodology and tools.
ASQ Certification is also desired.
What we do here
Geneva, Illinois is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.
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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
- 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 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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