Quality Control Leader – Polymer Lab & Compliance

Lubrizol Corporation; Montmeló; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Spain seeks a Quality Control Manager to lead quality control and quality assurance activities, ensuring robust laboratory practices and compliance across manufacturing processes.

You will supervise analytical method development, calibration, and investigations of non-conformities, while coaching the team and collaborating with Operations, R&D, and external partners to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Quality Control and Quality Assurance environment within the chemical, polymer, specialty chemicals, or related manufacturing industry.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with ISO 9001 standards and/or other quality management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of polymer materials, polymer testing methodologies, and quality requirements for polymer manufacturing.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with analytical and physical testing, method development, troubleshooting, and test result interpretation.
• Experience leading customer complaints, non-conformity investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and LIMS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site processes in accordance with quality standards and internal requirements.
• Manage calibration and qualification of Quality Department laboratory equipment with internal/external partners.
• Coordinate investigations of complaints to prevent recurring issues with materials and finished goods.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and implement new analytical methods and testing plans.
• Provide technical leadership on polymer quality challenges and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in laboratory activities and method development.
• Participate in corporate quality audits and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to site quality goals and safety objectives.
• Coach and develop the quality team.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Analytical methods

Troubleshooting

People leadership

Communication (EN/ES)

Education

University degree in Chemical Engineering

University degree in Chemistry

Polymer Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Laboratory Information Management Systems

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Spain seeks a Quality Control Manager to lead quality control and quality assurance activities, ensuring robust laboratory practices and compliance across manufacturing processes.

You will supervise analytical method development, calibration, and investigations of non-conformities, while coaching the team and collaborating with Operations, R&D, and external partners to drive continuous improvement.