Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily implementation and continuous improvement of the laboratory Safety/5S+S program, ensuring a safety, clean, organized, efficient and compliant working environment.
• Lead, coach and develop the laboratory team through effective performance management, employee engagement and capability building.
• Responsible for the quality inspection and control of raw ,in-process products, and finished , ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and timely release of batches.   
• Establish, standardize and continuously improve laboratory processes to enhance testing efficiency, data integrity and resource utilization.
• Ensure the stable and reliable operation of laboratory facilities and equipment, and be responsible for equipment calibration management, new equipment procurement, and testing method technical specification management.
• Collaborate closely with relevant departments to investigate product and process quality issues, providing testing, data analysis support and technical expertise for RCA, corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Support R&D, Process and relevant Department in the validation and testing of new materials, new products and new manufacturing processes. Providing technical support for the successful introduction of new products and processes.
• Organize and participate in proficiency testing (PT), round robin testing and inter-laboratory comparison programs to maintain and enhance laboratory competency.
• Special projects and assignments as ordered by superior and required by business.
• Provide ideas to improve department and company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Analytical Chemistry or related disciplines. 
• Minimum 8 years of quality control or laboratory management experience in chemical, lubricant, specialty materials or manufacturing industries, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. 
• Familiar with applicable IATF16949 requirements and quality core tools  (PPAP/MSA, etc.);
• Good English skill – oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and statistical analysis tools.
• Very strong hands-on experiences and trouble shooting skills.
• High sense of responsibility, good working attitude, positive thinking.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.