Quality Technician - 2nd. Shift - St. Joseph DAP
Clarios · Missouri
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Clarios (automotive) in Missouri. We’re hiring a Quality Technician to support in-process quality assurance within our battery manufacturing operations (DAP environment).
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, Control plans, Welding, SAP, EHS / safety
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How this role compares
Against 8 other live quality postings in Missouri.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 56%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- FDA / GMP 22%
- ✓ SPC 22%
- ✓ SAP 22%
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Clarios
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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What you will do
- ◆We’re hiring a Quality Technician to support in-process quality assurance within our battery manufacturing operations (DAP environment).
- ◆This is an on-site plant role, working both in the quality lab and directly on the manufacturing floor.
- ◆Reporting to the Quality Supervisor/Quality Manager, this role partners closely with production and engineering teams.
- ◆The position is critical to ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and “zero defects” performance across pasting, curing, and COS/assembly processes.
- ◆The team drives in-process quality control and continuous improvement, ensuring product integrity before it reaches customers.
- ◆This role plays a key part in protecting customers from defects, supporting plant performance, and maintaining compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Required
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent (must be 18+)
- ✓Experience using measurement equipment and documenting inspection results
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- ✓Basic experience with SAP or other MRP systems
requirements
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- •The position is located in St. Joseph DAP*
What Does Success Look Like
- •Perform in-process inspections and audits across battery manufacturing operations (pasting, curing, COS, welding)
- •Verify product characteristics (dimensions, weight, alignment, visual quality) against specifications and control plans
- •Identify nonconforming material and execute containment actions to protect customers
- •Maintain and track quality data, SPC charts, hold inventory, and calibration logs
- •Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- •Ensure accurate documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with EHS and quality standards
What we look for
Preferred
- +Associate’s Degree in a technical field
- +Experience in manufacturing quality or battery/automotive environment
- +Knowledge of SPC, quality tools, and lab testing (chemical/raw materials
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.
Wh at we do here
St. Joseph - Assembly Plant
St. Joseph, Missouri, is home to our assembly plant which manufactures automotive and marine batteries. Several of our customers, including the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, recognized us for supplier excellence. We opened in 1973 and now employ more than 800 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way, United Cerebral Palsy and Camp Quality.
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.