QA & QC Lab Engineer- Japanese Bilingual

Job Title: QA & QC Lab Engineer- Japanese BilingualLocation: On Site - Conyers, Georgia, United StatesSalary: $70000-$100,000 (DOE)Skills: Laboratory Quality Control, Bilingual Japanese/English, Chemical Analysis, ISO/IATF Compliance, Technical LeadershipAbout the Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:Join a global leader in the Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing sector, renowned for innovation in high-performance materials for advanced industries. Our client offers the chance to drive quality excellence in a technologically sophisticated laboratory, collaborating with cross-functional teams domestically and internationally. This is an exceptional opportunity for a bilingual technical expert to play a pivotal role in upholding world-class product standards and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment.Responsibilities:Oversee QC lab operations, ensuring accurate and timely testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished dispersions.Review and approve laboratory test results, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and batch release decisions.Ensure lab testing complies with all approved methods, specifications, and ISO/IATF 16949 quality standards.Investigate out-of-specifications (OOS), lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective/preventative actions.Support audits (internal, customer, ISO, IATF 16949, and supplier), and maintain audit readiness documentation.Collaborate with Production, R&D, and global teams, including direct communication with Japanese QA teams for process improvement and new product introduction.Develop, improve, and maintain SOPs, test methods, and QC documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.Provide technical guidance to lab personnel and drive continuous improvement in laboratory efficiency and quality performance.Must-Have Skills:Fluency in both Japanese and English (verbal and written) for technical communication across global teams.Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.Demonstrated hands-on laboratory quality control experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, especially with chemical and material performance data.Strong leadership, organizational, and time management abilities in a fast-paced setting.Experience supporting or leading internal and external quality audits (ISO/IATF 16949 preferred).Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and laboratory information/data management systems.Nice-to-Have Skills:Experience with ERP or integrated laboratory data management systems.Previous work in Paint, Coating, or Adhesive manufacturing, especially Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) materials.Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.Exposure to global or multicultural technical teams, especially Japanese corporate environments.Ability to train and mentor QC laboratory staff in new testing techniques or quality systems.