Job Description
At Clarios, we are producing the world's best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. Ready to direct your talent and Quality expertise towards shaping the future of Advanced Quality management at Clarios? Then take on the challenge and become part of our Quality Chain team!Power your future with Clarios and explore the possibilities with us.
As Advanced Quality Manager (m/f/d) you will drive the Advanced Quality Culture across the EMEA region by leading quality activities for new product and process launches as well as change management. Your work will follow automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodology, Clarios' Power D3 launch process, and IATF 16949 standards. In this position you will be responsible for supporting the development of your direct reports through targeted feedback, coaching and structured development planning.
The position will be based in our Clarios EMEA headquarters office in Hannover, Germany.
What you will do
As Advanced Quality Manager (m/f/d), you will lead a team of Advanced Quality Engineers in EMEA, supporting successful product and process launches across the region. Your key responsibilities include:
- Guiding and supporting your team by overcoming roadblocks and exceeding expectations
- Ensuring appropriate staffing for all active Simultaneous Development Teams (SDTs) in collaboration with Program Management and Quality leadership
- Securing the necessary training and support for your team in Clarios' Power D3 launch process, customer-specific requirements, and key quality tools such as FMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and PPAP/PPA
- Driving the professional growth of your team through structured development planning and regular feedback
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Quality or Engineering required
- Several years of professional experience, including a solid background in quality-related roles within development and production environments preferred within the automotive industry
- Strong background in quality management systems and advanced quality methodologies
- Certification as Quality Auditor (e.g., ASQ, EOQ, IRCA) is an advantage
- Trained in key quality standards for Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
- Proficient in the application of Quality Management and Automotive Core Tools
- Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why)
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office and other standard PC applications
- Fluent in English, German language is a plus
What we offer you
As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA® and OPTIMA®), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:
- Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international future-oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
- Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our above average number of vacation days, mobile work policy and company kindergarten.
- A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments as well as company pension scheme.
- Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness center, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs.
- Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike.
- Our well-advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally.
- Last, but not least we support you in relocating and finding an apartment in your work location, if applicable and depending on individual factors.