Ice Cream Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer role is part of the Site Quality Team and reports to the site Quality Manager. The main purpose of the role is to drive the highest quality standards and performance through continuous improvement in the areas of Quality and business waste.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement through identifying top loss and executing collaborative improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified.
• Quality representative for Innovation projects to drive compliance, growth, and consumer love.
• Lead sanitation and process-oriented improvement projects.
• Participate in developing and deploying new approaches, process and tools to “raise the ceiling” and develop future capability.
• Ensure execution of Quality & Sanitation validations and verifications across the facility.
• Collaborates with R&D and others in Supply Chain to enable key work streams driving our business growth.
• Provides Quality updates to key stakeholders.
• Provides technical expertise (SME) to support risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Follows all company policies and procedures such as safety requirements.

Requirements

• University degree in technical discipline or sciences.
• PREFERRED: Engineering or Food Science/Technology.
• Applied knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22716, Allergen Management, Food Safety, FSSC 22000 (or similar GFSI Standard), FDA 21 CFR 210, etc.
• Preferred 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Quality or R&D, additional experience in Manufacturing a plus.
• Basic proficiency in MS tools (Excel, Power BI, PPT).
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Experience in SPC processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Requires the ability to read and comprehend a variety of simple informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures, short correspondence, and memos.
• Requires the ability to write simple reports and correspondence with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Requires the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group setting to team members, customers, and other employees of the organization, using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
• Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide in all units of measure (English and Metric), using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to determine percentages and determine time and weight. Must be able to use an electronic calculator.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, textures, odor, taste, color, and shape.
• Reasoning Ability: Requires the ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Must be able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to follow instructions.
• Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have the ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls and reach with hands and arms. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Skills

• University degree in technical discipline or sciences.
• PREFERRED: Engineering or Food Science/Technology.
• Applied knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22716, Allergen Management, Food Safety, FSSC 22000 (or similar GFSI Standard), FDA 21 CFR 210, etc.
• Preferred 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Quality or R&D, additional experience in Manufacturing a plus.
• Basic proficiency in MS tools (Excel, Power BI, PPT).
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Experience in SPC processes and tools.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards.
• Flexible ways of working.
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work.
• Time off to rest and recharge.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.