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Quality Supervisor

Clarios · Oregon

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Quality
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
24 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Clarios (automotive) in Oregon. Design, develops and implements standards for inspection, testing and evaluation using statistical process control (SPC) methods.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
SPC, Internal audits

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How this role compares

Against 533 other live quality postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $64k–$90k, from 44 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 40%
  • Root cause 33%
  • FDA / GMP 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Internal audits, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Clarios

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    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?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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What you will do

Under general direction and within division policies and procedures, designs, develops and implements test and statistical process control procedures to achieve quality specification for all manufacturing processes.

Required

  • ✓Associate's degree in engineering, statistics or related curriculum required, Bachelor's degree required
  • ✓2-5 years' experience in manufacturing environment with progressing

responsibilities

  • ◆Audit experience
  • ◆Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
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How you will do it

  • •Directs, reviews and coaches employees engaged in measuring and testing products and tabulating data concerning material quality and process reliability, in accordance with plant goals
  • •Administers, supports and/or enforces health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures.
  • •Compiles and develops training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
  • •Can develop, interpret and communicates relevant process data, charts or reports in a timely manner.
  • •Audits and analyzes process procedures as practiced in-house to assure performance to specifications.
  • •Champion special quality & improvement projects as assigned
  • •Conducts routine analysis on various internal battery components.
  • •May develop criteria for acceptable quality levels of purchased supplies and materials including coordination with key vendors to maintain certification.
  • •Provides quality assurance support and refines production methods.
  • •Analyzes data to provide continuous improvements in the supplier's products.
  • •Develops methods for testing, sampling and training to ensure required standards are being met.
  • •Conducts audits and creates finding reports to determine corrective and preventative action. Ensures through internal auditing compliance with quality and process specifications.
  • •Design, develops and implements standards for inspection, testing and evaluation using statistical process control (SPC) methods.
  • •Creatively innovate through design or acquisition any existing quality tools or devices necessary for the process control and implementation of test procedures.
  • •Reviews product and process designs for compliance and safety, adherence to company standards, customer concerns and to ensure timely completion.
  • •Investigates material variances, reports results of investigation and recommends improvements.

What we look for

Preferred

  • +Project management experience preferred.
  • +Strong understanding of benchmark change management practices
  • +Certified as Internal TS Auditor is a preferred.
  • +CQE or CQA certificates preferred.
  • +Quality experience in ISO/TS-16949 environment preferred.

Our fully integrated plant in Canby Oregon-Clackamas County manufactures batteries for cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks and will soon celebrate 50 years in operation. We opened our doors in 1973 and now employ more than 235 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively involved in the community and support a variety of local organizations, including the Rotary Club and neighborhood schools.

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.

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