Quality Manager San Antonio TX

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What You Will Do

Were hiring a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts across our North American manufacturing group. Reporting to the Plant Manager and working closely with GISC Quality leadership this role is based on-site at our manufacturing plants and is critical to ensuring compliance customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

This position represents the plants in front of customers and suppliers when escalations occur coordinates containment actions and drives long-term standardization of quality processes and best practices across the Product Operations footprint.

What the Group Does

The Quality team ensures that our manufacturing operations meet stringent industry standards (AIAG16949 ISO) and customer-specific requirements. By embedding quality discipline into every stage of production the group safeguards product reliability reduces scrap and strengthens customer trust. This role is pivotal in aligning plant operations with global quality strategies making it a high-impact position that directly supports business growth and reputation.

What Does Success Look Like

Drive compliance with AIAG16949 and ISO requirements acting as the plant representative during audits.

Lead and develop the Plant Quality Technicians ensuring strong performance and growth opportunities.

Manage quality systems including warranty data scrap data compliance records and customer concerns ensuring accuracy and transparency.

Reduce internal scrap by applying structured problem-solving methodologies and driving accountability with area managers.

Provide technical support to customers and suppliers resolving product liability and quality issues.

Continuously improve the Quality Management System ensuring efficiency effectiveness and compliance with ISO/IATF standards.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required

Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Chemical Engineering Quality Engineering Quality Assurance

5 years of experience in a Quality leadership role within a manufacturing environment

Automotive industry experience

Implementation and maintenance of a QMS - IATF 16949 (automotive)

Internal audit program leadership

Corrective & Preventive Action systems

Control plans procedures and work instructions

Preferred

Six Sigma (CI mindset)

Lean tools experience (Gemba VSM 5S KanBan TPM SMED)

Core quality tools proficiency (FMEA PCP PFD SPC MSA PPAP)

Financial acumen for operational decision-making

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.

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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 2026s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.