Senior Quality Technician - Coatings QA & Compliance

Akzo Nobel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus

Paid vacation, sick, holidays

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician for the Waukegan site to conduct advanced inspections, testing, and quality verification ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards. You will be a technical resource for the Quality team, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, QA, and Supply Chain to identify risks and drive improvement.

The role involves overseeing inspections, coaching technicians, supporting audits, and validating process changes and new

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline with at least 2 years of lab experience.
• OR 5+ years of laboratory, quality control, or manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in math and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform batch inspections, testing, and quality evaluations of materials, components, and finished products.
• Serve as an expert for quality inspection methods, standards, and testing procedures.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Quality control

Microsoft Office

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology/Engineering/Quality (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

AkzoNobel is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician for the Waukegan site to conduct advanced inspections, testing, and quality verification ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards. You will be a technical resource for the Quality team, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, QA, and Supply Chain to identify risks and drive improvement.

The role involves overseeing inspections, coaching technicians, supporting audits, and validating process changes and new