Quality Control Specialist

Henkel•Bay Point, CA

About The Position

The Quality Control Specialist is part of Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit. The role performs laboratory testing and inspection of raw materials, work-in-process materials, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications. It analyzes and documents test results, maintains laboratory equipment and records, and supports audits, investigations, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with previous quality control laboratory experience, or a bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
Experience performing laboratory testing using analytical instruments, wet chemistry methods, and mechanical testing equipment.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and charting.
Detail-oriented problem solver able to interpret test results, identify quality issues, and recommend improvements.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Flexibility to work assigned shifts, including weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise resource planning systems and quality databases.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, physical, and mechanical testing on raw materials, work-in-process materials, and finished products.
Inspect incoming materials and finished goods and make accept-or-reject decisions according to established quality procedures and testing requirements.
Analyze and interpret results from material characterization methods, including thermal analysis, chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, rheology, titration, density, pH, tensile, and compression testing.
Document test results, maintain laboratory records, update quality databases, and prepare reports.
Use Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis tools to track, trend, and evaluate product and process performance.
Maintain, verify, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Support audits, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day one.
Paid time off, including sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time, and a vacation buy/sell program.
401(k) matching.
Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
Annual performance bonus and service awards.
Student loan reimbursement.
12-week gender-neutral parental leave, up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
Fertility support and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Discounted child and elderly care.
Scholarships.
National and international career growth opportunities.
Access to skills development courses.
Tuition reimbursement.