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QA Engineer (Bilingual Korean Required)
Timpl has partnered with an industrial installation and machine relocation
services company, and they are looking for a QA Engineer
Key Responsibilities: Chemical & Material Quality Control
- Conduct inspections and testing of raw materials (resins, coatings,
adhesives, solvents, etc.).
- Evaluate chemical and surface treatment quality (paint adhesion, gloss,
color, thickness, VOC levels).
- Verify compliance with Hyundai/Kia specifications and international
standards.
Process Monitoring & Improvement
- Monitor chemical processes in production (painting, coating, bonding).
- Identify and resolve chemical-related quality issues (contamination, peeling,
discoloration, etc.).
- Collaborate with production teams to optimize parameters and reduce defects.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain quality documentation for chemical processes, MSDS, and regulatory
compliance (REACH, RoHS).
- Support PPAP, APQP, and customer audits with chemical/material quality data.
- Develop and update work instructions, inspection standards, and chemical
handling guidelines.
Testing & Analysis
- Operate laboratory equipment for chemical and physical testing (GC-MS, FTIR,
XRF, spectrophotometer, adhesion tester, etc.).
- Analyze test data, prepare reports, and recommend corrective/preventive
actions.
- Support R&D and production trials for new chemical formulations or material
changes.
Customer & Supplier Quality
- Communicate with suppliers regarding chemical quality issues, nonconformance,
and corrective actions.
- Provide chemical quality reports and root cause analysis to customers
Participate in supplier and customer audits related to material quality.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering,
Materials Science, or related field.
- Experience: 2-5 years in QA/QC, preferably in automotive plastics, coatings,
or chemical manufacturing.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Understanding of automotive chemical standards and testing methods.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.
- Proficiency with chemical testing instruments and lab analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and reporting skills.
- Language: English required; Korean preferred (for HQ/customer communication).