Quality Specialist

Henkel; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Flexible & hybrid work policies

401k matching

Employee share plan

Annual performance bonus

Service awards

Student loan reimbursement

Parental leave

Fertility support

Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement

Discounted child and elderly care

Scholarships

Career growth

Job summary

Henkel is recruiting for a quality control tester in its Adhesive Technologies unit in the United States. You will perform material and product testing, document results in SAP, and support investigations with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes calibration, data accuracy, and safety, with opportunities to drive process improvements and ensure compliance with SHEQ standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent education with 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality control testing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of wet chemistry, analytical testing methods, laboratory instrumentation, and troubleshooting of testing equipment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IATF quality standards, Microsoft Office, SAP, and laboratory databases, along with safety and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, documenting results in SAP and quality systems.
• Conduct laboratory testing, maintain test documentation, and generate accurate technical reports.
• Support complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions with Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with Henkel SHEQ standards through safe work practices, laboratory organization, and regulatory adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement process enhancements, and support quality-related projects and regulatory changes.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Analytical testing

Laboratory instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Laboratory databases

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and ourcutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit –where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customerswith a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functionalcoatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance inyour career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Perform quality testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, documenting results in SAP and quality systems.
• Conduct laboratory testing, maintain test documentation, and generate accurate technical reports.
• Support complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions with Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with Henkel SHEQ standards through safe work practices, laboratory organization, and regulatory adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement process enhancements, and support quality-related projects and regulatory changes.

What makes you a good fit

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience, with a preference for candidates possessing 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality control testing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of wet chemistry, analytical testing methods, laboratory instrumentation, and troubleshooting of testing equipment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IATF quality standards, Microsoft Office, SAP, and laboratory databases, along with a strong commitment to safety and OSHA compliance.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordableplans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time offincluding sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybridwork policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching,employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares,annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week genderneutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertilitysupport, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderlycare, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse nationaland international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skillsdevelopment courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary rangefor this role is $50,465.00 and $61,562.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimumand maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at thetime of posting.In addition to base salary, this position may be eligiblefor incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. TheCompany also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actualcompensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills,experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended tocomply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Henkel does notaccept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore,Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of anunsolicited referral. At Henkel, wecome from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Webelieve the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is anequal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status,genetic information, and other legally protected categories.