Quality Control Specialist

We are seeking a Quality Control Specialist to join our team in Aliaga, Izmir. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products and contributing to a variety of projects that will expand your professional experience and strengthen your competencies in a global context.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
• At least 1 year of experience in a petrochemical laboratory is preferred
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 is preferred
• Upper-intermediate English proficiency is preferred
• Ability to work in a shift system
• Knowledge of lubricants and additives
• Technical knowledge of SPC, MSA, measurement uncertainty, method validation
• Good command of SAP, LIMS, and MS Office Programs
• Experience in spectrophotometric analysis
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Experience in management processes
• Detail-oriented, proactive, strong reporting skills, and team player

Responsibilities:

• Ensure incoming inspection, testing, analysis, and quality control activities are carried out for raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products, and packaging materials
• Ensure laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, and monitoring systems are properly maintained, calibrated, and validated, with full traceability of calibration, maintenance, and performance records
• Take an active role in both laboratory and field operations, supporting quality assurance and quality control activities across the production site
• Analyse quality risks in plant processes and implement preventive action plans to mitigate potential quality issues
• Ensure traceability, accuracy, and integrity of laboratory data and test results
• Manage validation and verification activities for new and existing laboratory test methods
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies to ensure measurement system reliability and maintain measurement uncertainty calculations
• Monitor emerging laboratory technologies and integrate suitable analytical methods into laboratory operations
• Ensure the sustainability of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited methods and lead scope extension activities when required
• Maintain and continuously improve Quality Management System documentation and coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Support activities related to Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and Change Control
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and perform supplier quality audits when necessary
• Analyse customer complaints and prepare technical investigation and resolution reports

Benefits:

• Fuchs offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment where employees are encouraged to develop and advance their professional careers
• Comprehensive benefits package