Advanced Quality Engineer

Clarios • MeadowBrook, VA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring an Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) to support Advanced Quality Planning across the product lifecycle—from concept through launch and stabilization. Reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager , this role is part of the Global Quality & Product Development organization . The position is hybrid , with time spent in office, plant, and laboratory environments, and requires travel up to 30–50% depending on program needs. The Quality Engineering team ensures robust product and process development for EV systems and battery technologies , driving risk identification, validation readiness, and customer satisfaction. Reporting into the Global Quality leadership team , this group plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer-specific requirements, and functional safety practices. Joining this team means being at the forefront of innovation in electrification and energy storage—helping shape the future of sustainable mobility. You’ll deliver measurable impact by: Supporting deployment of APQP/PPAP standards and customer-specific requirements across new product programs. Driving execution of PFMEA, Control Plans, and validation protocols to ensure robust product launches. Leading risk assessments and structured problem-solving (5-Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC) to prevent and resolve quality issues. Ensuring ASPICE and functional safety compliance for EV systems and software. Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program managers to meet program milestones. Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, testing, and quality systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related).
• 2–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering (automotive preferred).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Core Tools, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Ability to travel 30–50% and work across office, plant, and lab environments.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EV systems, electrochemistry, or battery manufacturing .
• Familiarity with ASPICE practices and functional safety requirements.
• Proficiency in Minitab/statistical software and systems traceability tools (JAMA/JIRA).
• Knowledge of cleanroom protocols and contamination control .

Responsibilities

• Supporting deployment of APQP/PPAP standards and customer-specific requirements across new product programs.
• Driving execution of PFMEA, Control Plans, and validation protocols to ensure robust product launches.
• Leading risk assessments and structured problem-solving (5-Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC) to prevent and resolve quality issues.
• Ensuring ASPICE and functional safety compliance for EV systems and software.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program managers to meet program milestones.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, testing, and quality systems.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level