Quality Engineer

Henkel group•Bay Point, CA

118d•$73,000 - $107,000

About The Position

The Quality Engineer will support Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit, which develops adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. The role drives non-conformance material review and quality issue resolution, monitors quality performance, improves quality systems, and collaborates with manufacturing, engineering, and technical teams to address quality issues and improve processes and products. The position also provides guidance and training on quality systems and processes and supports customer requests and strategic quality initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
At least 2 years of quality experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or related industrial environment.
Experience with material review board, NCMR coordination, quality systems and standards, including ISO 9001 and other relevant quality, environmental, and safety management systems.
Experience with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, root cause analysis, CAPA, and data-driven decision making.
Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and manage customer requirements.
Proficiency with SAP systems, Microsoft Office, and quality management tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing environments.
Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Drive the Non-Conformance Material Review (NCMR) process, including containment, disposition decisions, investigation coordination, and timely closure of actions.
Lead quality issue resolution through root cause analysis, 8D investigations, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.
Monitor, analyze, and report quality performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Develop, maintain, and improve quality systems, policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and technical teams to resolve quality issues and implement process and product quality improvements.
Provide training, guidance, and day-to-day support on quality systems and processes, while supporting customer requests and strategic quality initiatives.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day 1.
Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time; 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 and scholarships.
National and international growth opportunities and access to skills development courses.
Tuition reimbursement.