About this role
Shape the Future with Us.
At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.
As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.
## Summary
Lead and coordinate all Quality Control activities for products manufactured and imported by the Paulínia site, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, corporate quality systems, and product specifications. Serve as the primary technical reference for product quality investigations, customer complaints, and disposition decisions, while managing laboratory operations, quality systems, and team performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, maintain ISO and corporate quality requirements, and ensure reliable analytical methods, equipment, and processes that support business growth and customer satisfaction across the PCG and Advanced Materials businesses.
Main Responsibilities
Lead Quality Control laboratory operations, ensuring the integrity and compliance of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
Serve as the primary technical expert for product quality investigations, non-conformances, customer complaints, and product disposition decisions.
Provide technical support to customers, commercial teams, and business segments, coordinating with global technical organizations to resolve product quality and performance issues.
Manage laboratory resources, including reagents, consumables, maintenance plans, calibration programs, and analytical equipment reliability.
Define and implement strategies to improve laboratory capabilities, analytical methodologies, measurement reliability, and operational efficiency.Lead and develop the Quality Control team, ensuring appropriate training, technical qualification, performance management, and succession planning.Ensure accurate quality documentation, test records, product releases, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), and SAP quality transactions.Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, corporate quality standards, MAQMSR requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations.
Support and lead internal audits, external audits, customer assessments, and corporate quality reviews.
Ensure participation and compliance with corporate interlaboratory programs, including ASTM and MAP proficiency testing initiatives.
Monitor quality performance indicators and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
Manage laboratory operating expenses and capital investment projects to support business and quality objectives.
Promote a strong culture of safety, ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement within the Quality organization.
Qualification / Skills
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Registration with the Regional Chemistry Council (CRQ) is required.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Management, or Chemical Manufacturing.
- Previous leadership or people management experience preferred.
- Experience supporting customers and interacting with global technical organizations is desirable.
Languages & Systems
- Advanced English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Systems
- SAP experience, preferably as a Quality Management (QM) key user or super user.
- Knowledge of quality systems, ISO 9001 requirements, statistical analysis tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma tools is desirable.
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Collaboration
- Talent Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Problem Solving
#LI-PV1
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.