Quality Specialist

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com

# Location
Houston, TX

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

$63,162.11 - $78,952.64

Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Role Overview

The Quality Specialist supports laboratory operations, quality management systems, and product quality through analytical testing, technical expertise, and effective coordination of quality activities. This role oversees laboratory workflows, equipment maintenance and calibration, internal audits, and quality documentation to support consistent testing performance and timely product release. The position serves as a technical resource for customer quality requirements, investigations, and cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, R&D, Sales, and other business functions. Success in this role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, technical problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate laboratory operations and analytical testing activities, including ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrumentation, equipment calibration and maintenance, and timely release of approved finished goods.
- Lead and support internal, customer, certification, and regulatory audits while maintaining quality management systems, laboratory documentation, training records, and established procedures.
- Manage customer quality requirements, including product specifications, inquiries, complaints, corrective actions, NSF-related activities, and technical coordination with customers and other facilities.
- Support quality investigations, monitor quality performance, and drive process improvements by troubleshooting control plans, conducting dock audits, addressing OTIF issues, and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Innovation, and Finance to support inventory optimization, excess and obsolete material disposition, product routings, and new product development activities.
- Develop and maintain laboratory work instructions, procedures, and training materials while providing technical support to R&D, Sales, Customer Service, and laboratory personnel.

Required Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, a related scientific discipline, or Engineering; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory analytical operations.
- Ability to support analytical laboratory operations, quality testing, and laboratory equipment maintenance.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, laboratory documentation, and audit-related processes.
- Ability to coordinate technical activities, maintain accurate records, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES or ICP-MS.
- Familiarity with ISO-based quality management systems, audits, and documentation practices.
- Experience supporting customer quality investigations and corrective action processes.

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.