Quality Control Technician

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Job Title: QC Technician

Location: 6th October City, Cairo

Position Overview:

The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for performing routine testing, inspection, and monitoring of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying quality issues, recording accurate results, and reporting deviations to the QC team leader & Quality Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

Job Description Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for conducting inspections, sampling, testing, and monitoring of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure full compliance with company quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. The position supports the Quality Management System (QMS) and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying defects, reporting non-conformities, and ensuring accurate documentation of all quality activities

• Inspect raw materials, packaging materials, in-process, and finished products according to approved specifications
• Perform routine laboratory and physical tests following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Record and report test results accurately and on time
• Identify, report, and follow up on non-conforming products
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA)
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, GMP (as applicable)
• Maintain calibration status of testing equipment
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and order inside QC areas
• Assist during internal and external audits
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Science
• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Quality or related field
• 1–3 years' experience in a QC or inspection role
• Good knowledge of:
• Quality inspection methods Sampling
• techniques Documentation
• and reporting
• Experience in ISO, GMP, or food safety systems is a plus

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Good observation and analytical skills
• Ability to follow instructions and SOPs
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Basic computer and Excel skills
• Ability to work:
• Under pressure in
• shifts (if required)
• Strong teamwork and discipline

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of test results
• Number of detected non-conformities
• Compliance with inspection schedules
• Documentation accuracy and completeness
• Audit findings related to QC performance
• Reduction of customer complaints
• Equipment calibration compliance

Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

• Follow all safety instructions and PPE requirements
• Report unsafe conditions immediately
• Ensure compliance with:
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, GMP

Reporting Line

• Reports directly to: QC team leader / Quality Manager

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.