The Role

The Regional Quality System Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across the region. This role drives risk reduction initiatives, leads regional quality strategy execution, and ensures compliance with customer, regulatory, and OEM requirements.

As the Product Safety Representative, this position plays a critical role in protecting customer interests, maintaining certifications, and strengthening operational performance across manufacturing plants and distribution centers.

What You’ll Do (Impact Areas)

Quality Strategy & Regional Performance

• Develop and execute the regional quality strategy aligned with business and operational targets.
• Analyze KPIs (PPM, Scrap, COPQ, audits, customer satisfaction, warranties) and implement action plans to improve performance.
• Lead crisis committees (task forces) for plants with critical quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and automotive OEM standards.

Quality Management System & Compliance

• Ensure ongoing compliance with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO standards (ISO 19011 / ISO 17021), and applicable certifications (INMETRO, ANCE, INTI, etc.).
• Coordinate and lead external audits across plants and distribution centers in Mexico.
• Act as Lead Auditor for IATF and VDA 6.3 systems.
• Oversee closure of non-conformities and corrective action replication across the region.
• Manage LPA audit findings and ensure timely resolution.

Continuous Improvement & Risk Reduction

• Drive systemic corrective and preventive actions using 8D methodology.
• Lead cross-functional implementation of lessons learned across all sites.
• Identify tactical and developmental needs within regional quality teams.
• Implement plant-level improvement plans and standardize best practices.

Document & Change Management

• Administer Quality Management System documentation and Master Web systems.
• Review and approve administrative changes via E-CACI (CAPE’s) and SAP Change Orders.
• Ensure document control integrity and compliance.

Warranty & Customer Management

• Manage the regional warranty function, ensuring systemic issue analysis across manufacturing plants.
• Partner with customers and government entities to address quality and compliance matters.

Talent & Capability Development

• Develop internal IATF/VDA 6.3 auditors (training delivery or coordination with external providers).
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration between Plant Managers, Area Managers, and Directors.

What Success Looks Like

• Sustained improvement in regional KPIs: PPM reduction, lower COPQ, improved customer satisfaction.
• Zero major audit findings and successful certification renewals.
• Effective closure and replication of corrective actions across sites.
• Strong crisis management with measurable recovery in underperforming plants.
• Robust, standardized QMS across all regional facilities.
• Recognized as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and executive management.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Quality Leadership
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Problem Analysis & Structured Solving (8D, FMEA)
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Business Acumen & Strategy Alignment
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering

Experience

• 6 + years of experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience in the automotive industry, preferably with OEM customers.
• Proven leadership experience managing regional quality systems.

Technical Expertise

• IATF 16949 (Internal Auditor certified preferred).
• Automotive Core Tools (PPAP, APQP, MSA, FMEA, SPC).
• VDA 6.3 auditing.
• ISO 19011 / ISO 17021 knowledge.
• Quality Management Systems administration.
• Battery/BCD manufacturing process knowledge preferred.
• Advanced problem-solving methodologies.

Languages

• English – 90% proficiency (advanced/business fluent required).

Work Model & Travel

• Based in Mexico; relocation required.
• Travel required across regional plants and distribution centers.
• Availability to support rotating shifts when needed.

Our Commitment to You

We offer the opportunity to lead quality transformation in a high-impact automotive manufacturing environment. You will play a strategic role in shaping regional performance, strengthening customer trust, and building sustainable quality systems.

We are committed to continuous development, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

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About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). 

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