Laboratory Technician, Quality

About GKN Automotive

GKN Automotive is a global leader in driveline technologies, powering over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. With a strong footprint across continents, we design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge conventional, all-wheel, and electrified drive systems.

Role Purpose

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for quality inspection, metallurgical testing, and dimensional measurement of materials, components, and assemblies in a manufacturing laboratory environment. This role supports quality control (QC), product audits, process validation, and compliance with quality standards to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Laboratory Testing

• Perform physical and metallurgical testing, dimensional measurements, and material verification according to laboratory procedures.
• Conduct quality inspection, instrument programming, testing, and equipment calibration in line with quality standards.
• Support product audits and ensure compliance with product specifications across all manufacturing stages.

Compliance & Standards

• Follow and support development of laboratory SOPs, test methods, and measurement procedures.
• Ensure compliance with external measurement standards, ISO requirements, and internal QC procedures.

Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and document test data for product/process validation, material approval, and customer requirements.
• Prepare test and inspection reports, retain test samples, and maintain proper quality documentation.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Identify issues related to materials, manufacturing processes, or measurement systems and support corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities within the quality and laboratory function.

Equipment & Safety

• Support routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory and measurement equipment.
• Apply health, safety, and laboratory safe working practices at all times.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Quality Control (QC) & Inspection
• Metallurgical / Materials Testing
• Dimensional Measurement & Metrology
• Instrument Calibration
• Data Collection & Reporting
• Risk Awareness & Compliance

Behavioural Skills

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Effective communication
• Team collaboration
• Results‑driven mindset

Education

• Certificate or Diploma (Short‑Cycle Tertiary Education)
• (Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Metallurgy, or related fields)

Experience

• Minimum 1 -2 years relevant experience in manufacturing, quality, laboratory, or inspection environment
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with tools/gauges management activities.
• Understand (MSA) Measurement System Analysis methodology will be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

At GKN Automotive, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our operations and shape the future of mobility.