We are seeking a skilled Laboratory Engineer with specialized experience in chroming, and painting processes for the automotive industry. This position plays a key role in ensuring surface treatment quality, process consistency, and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will be hands-on in analyzing coating performance, troubleshooting process deviations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Other responsibilities includes: • Independently perform and oversee dimensional inspection, material testing, and product evaluation in accordance with engineering specifications and applicable customer requirements. • Supervise laboratory and measurement personnel, including work assignments, training, competency assessment, and performance evaluation. • Establish and maintain laboratory procedures, standard operating procedures, testing schedules, and annual work plans. • Manage laboratory equipment operation, preventive maintenance, calibration, equipment records, and procurement planning. • Review measurement and testing data, verify report accuracy, and investigate abnormal results. • Provide technical guidance and resolve issues related to measurement methods, testing equipment, and result interpretation. • Support the development and validation of new testing methods. • Coordinate laboratory audits, proficiency testing, and inter-laboratory comparisons, as applicable. • Maintain organized and traceable laboratory documentation, testing records, and calibration records. • Implement laboratory safety procedures, including chemical handling, waste disposal, housekeeping, and emergency response. • Coordinate with Quality, Production, Engineering, and other departments to prioritize testing needs and support problem resolution. To be a qualified candidate, you must have the following: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metrology, or a related technical discipline. • At least two years of relevant laboratory experience, including laboratory coordination, management, or team supervision. • Ability to independently conduct testing, interpret results, and troubleshoot technical issues. • Working knowledge of engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), measurement equipment, and instrument calibration. • Practical knowledge of relevant testing methods, such as tensile, hardness, destructive, surface roughness, color, gloss, weld, and metallographic testing. • Strong data analysis, documentation, and problem-solving skills. • Effective written and verbal English communication skills. • Ability to organize competing priorities and lead a team in a manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in automotive manufacturing or an automotive supplier laboratory. • Hands-on experience with dimensional inspection and weld or material evaluation. • Experience establishing laboratory procedures or supporting a new manufacturing facility • Relevant technical certifications. Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth. • International development platform • Competitive salary with bonus potential • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401k matching • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. • Supportive and collaborative work environment.