QC Lab Technician

Job Posting Title

QC Lab Technician (on site)

Legal Entity

Hoeganaes Corporation (Delaware)

Job Description Summary

Responsible for all phases of QC testing of the product, including physical, chemical, mechanical, and advanced metallurgical product properties, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and expectations.

Job Description:

• Prepare samples for testing physical, chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical properties.
• Perform physical, chemical, mechanical, metallographic final product testing.

• Perform full range testing of the product at different levels of the process.

• As needed, and in accordance with all established test procedures, perform or assist in the completion of any physical, chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical testing based on current shipping priority.
• Review finished goods test results against customer specifications for compliance.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis.
• Responsible for day-to-day/weekly minor equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting.

• Provide technical expertise to other team members and assist in resolving quality issues.

• Run daily/weekly verification checks (i.e. chemistry standards, furnace profiles, etc.).
• Maintain the cleanliness of the laboratory and participate in continuous improvement events.
• Notify lab management of equipment problems.
• Work alongside lab team to develop and improve testing procedures. 
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills and Education

• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Effective organizational and planning skills to meet required deadlines.
• High School Diploma or GED – Associates degree in Chemistry, Applied Sciences, or a technical field is preferred.  Equivalent education or experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Experience with laboratory, test equipment, and Office software (Excel and Word).
• Experience with statistical analysis software is preferred.
• 2-5 years in a laboratory, research center, or quality setting is preferred.
• Basic understanding of the elements of a quality system program.        
• Ability to work overtime on short notice is required.
• Ability to work alternating schedules and weekends is required.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.