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QC Lab Technician

Freudenberg Group
United States, North Carolina, Asheville
July 19, 2023
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros. Low & Bonar produces high-quality technical textiles for a wide range of sectors. For the company with customers worldwide and production facilities in Europe, North America and China, important success factors are a continuous focus on quality and strategic business partnerships. Low & Bonar is part of Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets and applications such as apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors. You support our team as QC Lab Technician Responsibilities Prepare test specimens and perform all product quality tests in the Quality Lab, and in the Control Room and Production as needed. Support verification of incoming raw materials and finished product inspections. Maintain and trouble-shoot test equipment, and maintain test supply inventories. Monitor and maintain test data integrity, analyze data, and prepare reports for review. Assist in performing or hosting Layered Process (LPA), ISO 9001:2015, and Third Party regulatory audits as needed. Lead Quality projects that result in process improvements, cost reduction, improved productivity, etc. Participate in cross-functional lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality to ensure customer satisfaction. Knowledge of quality principles and tools (e.g. TQM, CAPA, SPC, 5S, KPI, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, etc.) Qualifications Associates degree or ASQ CQT preferred, or a combination of sufficient knowledge and experience in product and process quality. 1-5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, depending on education and demonstrable skillset. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Minitab, and the aptitude for quickly learning software applications / databases for data entry, extraction, and analysis. Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and continuous improvement skills. Outstanding written and oral communication skills at all levels of the organization and within cross-functional teams. Strong mechanical aptitude.