Quality Specialist

Vibrantz Energy•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. Vibrantz is experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Their technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and they employ 4,500 individuals. Their shared culture is rooted strongly in their four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. The Quality Specialist ensures adherence to quality systems, laboratory procedures, and regulatory requirements within a quality laboratory environment. This role leads internal audit activities, supports analytical testing operations, and drives corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. The position serves as a key technical resource across quality, operations, R&D, and customer-facing functions to maintain compliance and product integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory analytical operations or quality laboratory environments.
Hands-on experience operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
Working knowledge of quality systems, audits, documentation control, and corrective action processes.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to support cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading internal ISO or similar quality system audits.
Proficiency with quality and documentation systems such as IFS, Qualtrax, or comparable platforms.
Experience supporting customer audits, regulatory compliance, or certification requirements (e.g., NSF).
Background working in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

Lead internal quality audit programs by scheduling audits, training auditors, ensuring compliance, and driving timely corrective action closure.
Manage quality laboratory workflows, including execution of analytical testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, and finished goods release.
Serve as the technical quality representative during customer, certification body, and regulatory audits and inquiries.
Maintain and administer quality systems, documentation, and records using tools such as IFS and Qualtrax; author and update procedures and work instructions.
Partner cross-functionally to support investigations, customer complaints, inventory optimization, new product support, and continuous improvement initiatives.