Automotive Quality Lab Technician

Eissmann Group Automotive; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eissmann Group Automotive in Port Huron, MI seeks a laboratory technician to support testing of materials, components, and finished products ensuring compliance with automotive quality requirements. You will maintain records, perform inspections, and participate in PPAP/APQP activities while collaborating with Quality, Engineering and Production teams.

The role emphasizes calibration, 5S standards, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Quality, Laboratory Science preferred; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1–3 years of laboratory, quality, testing, or inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with Quality, Engineering, Production, and other cross-functional teams while managing multiple testing priorities.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, safely operate laboratory equipment, lift and handle test samples as required, and work within laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and evaluation of materials, components, and finished products according to established procedures and specifications.
• Conduct physical, mechanical, dimensional, and other applicable product or material testing.
• Prepare samples and specimens for testing in accordance with established methods.
• Record, analyze, and report test results accurately.
• Identify test results outside specifications and communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Support testing required for product validation, new launches, engineering changes, and customer requirements.
• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, components, and purchased parts per plans and requirements.
• Verify incoming materials meet dimensional, visual, functional, and other quality requirements prior to release for production.
• Review supplier documentation, certifications, and inspection records as required.
• Document inspection results and maintain traceability of inspected materials.
• Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming incoming material and notify Quality and other personnel.
• Support disposition, containment, and investigation of supplier-related nonconforming material.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Production, and MP&L to resolve incoming material concerns.
• Maintain incoming inspection records and support supplier corrective action activities as required.
• Verify products and materials meet applicable drawings, specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Support Production and Quality with product investigations, nonconforming material, and root-cause analysis.
• Assist with validate activities related to PPAP, APQP, and new product launches.
• Maintain traceability and accurate documentation of samples, testing, and results.
• Support customer or internal testing requests as required.
• Operate laboratory equipment and measurement devices in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform routine equipment checks and ensure laboratory equipment is maintained in proper working condition.
• Coordinate calibration, verification, and preventative maintenance of laboratory and measurement equipment.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or calibration concerns.
• Maintain laboratory equipment records and calibration documentation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, data, and supporting documentation.
• Follow applicable quality procedures, work instructions, testing standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949 and applicable automotive quality requirements.
• Assist with internal, customer, and third-party audits related to laboratory activities.
• Ensure proper handling, identification, storage, and retention of samples and test records.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Production, Program Management, and other departments to support testing and problem-solving activities.
• Assist with investigations of product or process concerns using laboratory data and testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing methods, laboratory processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment in accordance with 5S and safety requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and other quality initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality systems

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Calibration & equipment control

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Quality, Laboratory Science

Tools

Measurement devices

Calibration tools

Job description

Eissmann Group Automotive in Port Huron, MI seeks a laboratory technician to support testing of materials, components, and finished products ensuring compliance with automotive quality requirements. You will maintain records, perform inspections, and participate in PPAP/APQP activities while collaborating with Quality, Engineering and Production teams.

The role emphasizes calibration, 5S standards, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.