Automotive Quality Lab Technician

HTI; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

2 weeks of vacation and 5 sick days

Job summary

HTI in Greer, SC seeks an experienced Automotive Quality Lab Technician to join its parts manufacturing team. This direct-hire, full-time role focuses on testing, inspections, validation, and failure analysis of automotive components to meet quality standards.

You will operate testing equipment, document results, support root-cause analysis, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Warehouse teams. Travel not required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive lab/quality technician experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
• Experience performing inspections with calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on new, existing, prototype, and warranty-returned parts.
• Perform laboratory testing and product validation on automotive parts and assemblies.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate test results.
• Document inspection results and test data in ERP and MS Office.
• Support root cause analysis and quality investigations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Warehouse teams to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Visual inspection

Functional inspection

Metrology

Documentation

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HTI has an immediate opening with an automotive parts manufacturer in Greer, SC for an experienced Automotive Quality Lab Technician. This is a direct hire, full-time, salaried position. The company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunity for growth and development. Medical, vision and dental benefits start on the first day of employment.

• Salary range: $55,000 - $60,000 / year, depending on experience and education
• Working hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Requirements:

• 3+ years of recent laboratory/quality technician experience in the automotive parts manufacturing industry.
• Experience performing dimensional, visual, and functional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement equipment.
• Working knowledge of automotive components; hands-on vehicle repair experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of metrology, precision measurement, and test equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
• Experience assisting with root cause analysis and quality investigations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED; 2-year technical degree is a plus.
• Must be local to the Upstate and able to commute to the Greer, SC location.

Summary:

This team member will support product engineering, quality assurance, and warranty initiatives by performing automotive part testing, inspections, validation activities, and failure analysis on automotive components. This hands-on role is responsible for operating testing equipment, documenting inspection results, evaluating product performance, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. The technician works closely with Engineering, Quality, Warranty, and Warehouse teams to ensure products meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Job Duties:

• Conduct inspections on new, existing, prototype, and warranty-returned parts.
• Perform laboratory testing and product validation on automotive parts and assemblies.
• Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections using tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement equipment.
• Support failure analysis investigations by identifying defects, documenting findings, and assisting with root cause analysis.
• Assist Engineering teams with prototype evaluation, product testing, and validation activities.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate test results.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data, inspection results, photographs, and technical findings.
• Complete inspection documentation within ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Conduct warehouse inspections and coordinate with warehouse teams as needed.
• Safely disassemble and reassemble automotive components for evaluation.
• Follow all company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and applicable automotive quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits include:

• 401K with company match
• 2 weeks of vacation and 5 sick days per year