Lead Quality Engineer

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Quality Systems leadership team, this role plays a critical part in the Clarios Quality Operating System by transforming quality data into actionable insights that help improve product quality, process performance, and manufacturing excellence across the organization. If you enjoy combining quality engineering, data analysis, systems management, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a broad impact across a global manufacturing network.

What Does Success Look Like

• Lead business support for quality software systems and databases (including Proficy, GageTalker, and reporting platforms) to ensure accurate data collection, SPC analysis, and reporting across multiple Clarios plants.
• Drive data-driven decision making by developing and maintaining key quality metrics, dashboards, and reports that enable plants to improve process capability, reduce defects, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of quality databases while partnering with IT and plant teams on system implementations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
• Analyze process and product data using statistical methods and quality tools to identify trends, improve process performance, and support achievement of quality KPIs, customer requirements, and compliance standards.
• Support deployment of quality best practices, standardized procedures, and robust quality systems throughout the organization while helping maintain compliance with IATF 16949 and automotive customer-specific requirements.
• Provide technical support for calibration systems, laboratory equipment, electrical testing processes, and process verification activities to ensure measurement accuracy and product quality across manufacturing operations.

What We Look For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, or related functions within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• Strong experience with data analysis, quality reporting systems, databases, and advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, Statistical Process Control (SPC), quality systems, and automotive customer requirements.

Additional Required Skills

• Experience working with Microsoft Access and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience developing reports, metrics, and dashboards to support business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and IT teams.
• Knowledge of process control techniques and quality methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting quality software systems such as Proficy, GageTalker, or similar manufacturing applications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) programming.
• Experience supporting calibration systems, laboratory testing, and electrical compliance programs.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other quality-related certifications.
• Experience leading quality improvement projects and implementing best practices across multiple facilities.

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.

What we do here

Tampa - Fully Integrated Plant  

Tampa, Florida is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate or label our batteries into the final product for our customers. We opened in 1958 and employ more than 280 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through Metropolitan Ministries, The United Way and Adopt-A-Road Tampa.  

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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 [email protected]. 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.

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