Junior Materials QA Engineer – Lab Testing & Data

Tarkett; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkett in Dalton, GA is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer – Materials to support the Quality and Operations teams with testing and analysis of incoming materials, process improvements, and data interpretation.

You will collaborate with North American Soft Surface plants to ensure safe, on-time, cost-efficient quality products, contributing to waste reduction and Lean initiatives. This entry-level role offers hands-on lab work, on-site shifts including potential weekend coverage, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred but not required; Associate’s may be required if no Bachelor’s.
• Six Sigma experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with GC / Mass Spectrometry is required.
• Able to read, write, interpret, and maintain SOPs.
• Able to multitask in lab and production environments.
• Flexible for 2nd shift hours and potential weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Support improvement projects in data collection, time studies, audits, data mining, laboratory testing and focused data collection activities.
• Design and conduct quality assurance lab tests on incoming materials, intermediate process samples and finished product.
• Perform VOC analysis on raw materials and interpret data to determine disposition for usage.
• Develop understanding of material conversion processes and linkages to manufacturing and final product to drive improvements.
• Leverage problem-solving tools to improve processes and costs.
• Expand incoming quality processes and support 5S and Lean manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with production operators and maintain safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality-focused mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Associate’s in a science-based area (Chemistry, etc.) if no Bachelor’s

Tools

GC / Mass Spectrometry

Job description

Tarkett in Dalton, GA is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer – Materials to support the Quality and Operations teams with testing and analysis of incoming materials, process improvements, and data interpretation.

You will collaborate with North American Soft Surface plants to ensure safe, on-time, cost-efficient quality products, contributing to waste reduction and Lean initiatives. This entry-level role offers hands-on lab work, on-site shifts including potential weekend coverage, and opportunities