Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Triad NC Area

Responsibilities

• Support and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), including document control, change management, and quality record compliance.
• Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, and standards are effectively implemented and followed throughout manufacturing operations.
• Provide daily quality oversight across production, packaging, and sanitation activities to ensure adherence to GMP, and hygiene requirements.
• Monitor process controls and quality checkpoints, identify deviations, and support timely corrective actions.
• Deliver GMP, safety, hygiene, and quality training to production personnel and new employees.
• Oversee in-process inspections, finished product testing, environmental monitoring, and sampling programs.
• Conduct routine GMP, sanitation, and process audits while maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Lead investigations related to nonconformances, quality concerns, and process deviations, utilizing root cause analysis and supporting CAPA implementation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Sanitation, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a key quality resource for operational decision-making and troubleshooting on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• 3-5 years of quality experience within food manufacturing or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA/FDA regulations, and food safety management systems.
• Experience with SQF, BRC, GFSI standards, and regulatory or third-party audits.
• Proficiency in Quality Management Systems (QMS), root cause analysis, CAPA programs, and quality metrics reporting.
• Experience supporting sanitation programs, production processes, and packaging operations.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with international quality or food safety standards is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• English proficiency required; conversational Spanish preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, food safety, and operational excellence.
• High visibility role partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and employee development.
• Chance to help shape and strengthen quality systems within a growing manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to diverse quality, compliance, auditing, and process improvement initiatives.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

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