Quality Specialist— United States, Salisbury, NC, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel Ltda; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance: PTO and hybrid work

401k matching

Career Growth & Training

Job summary

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies Quality team in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Quality-focused professional. You will perform quality testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, documenting results in SAP and quality systems.

You will support complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions with Quality Engineers, ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards and safety regulations. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline with 2–5 years of manufacturing quality control testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of wet chemistry and analytical testing methods.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and troubleshooting of testing equipment.
• Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality standards and SAP.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to work independently.

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

Quality testing

Wet chemistry

Analytical methods

Laboratory instrumentation

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree in science

2–5 years manufacturing quality control experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Laboratory databases

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Quality United States, Salisbury, NC, NC Full Time Regular

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

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

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your 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: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work 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 gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

JOB ID:26102624

Job Locations:United States, NC, Salisbury, NC

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application