Quality Engineer

About Innovative Labs We are a leading maker of liquid dietary supplements, known for our innovation, strong R&D, and focus on quality. With our in-house team, we create custom liquid products for top wellness, nutraceutical, and food brands. At Innovative Labs, we believe in teamwork and creativity. For over 15 years, we’ve helped brands bring new ideas to life with high-quality liquids, gels, purees, pastes, oils, and emulsions. Our modern facilities and dedicated team work together to make products that matter. Here, you’ll grow, learn, and be part of a team that’s always improving and moving forward. Why You’ll Love Working Here Your Work Matters: Support the brands people use every dayCollaborate & Create: Join a team that values fresh ideas, open communication, and teamworkGrow Your Career: We encourage curiosity, learning, and stepping up to new challengesSupportive Culture: Thrive in a workplace that values your contributions and well-being About The Job As our Quality Engineer, you’ll make sure our products are made to specification and to our customers’ requirements—from pilot runs all the way through routine production. Building on the work of a quality technician, you’ll take on added ownership of production quality systems, CAPA follow-up, equipment and cleaning validations, and continuous improvement on the line. You’ll also work directly with customers when they’re on site and help support regulatory and customer audits. Schedule & On-Site Work This is a hands-on, on-site role—the work happens on the production floor and with customers in our facility, so regular, predictable attendance is essential. Because the schedule follows pilot runs and customer visits, hours vary and can include early mornings, evenings, or weekends. What You’ll Do Perform and verify in-process quality checks—pre-operational checks, first article inspection, lot number and expiration date verification, scale checks, line clearances, and seal integrity testingCross-train with the quality technicians to understand production needs and provide technical guidance on checks and documentationMaintain quality checks in production systems such as RedZone, keeping the right checks in place and reporting complete and accurateFollow up on CAPAs and verify that corrective actions are effectiveTake part in pilot runs to set them up for success and ensure a smooth handoff to routine productionOversee equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ) and cleaning validations for manufacturing linesWork directly with customers, especially when they’re on site, to ensure product success in productionPartner with Production and Quality to drive continuous improvement and resolve processing issues that could lead to quality defectsPlace product on hold when it doesn’t meet specification—quality decisions are made independently of productionSupport regulatory, certification, and customer auditsComplete all paperwork and records accurately and in real time, as the work is performed What Makes You a Great Fit High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of quality experience in food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. A bachelor's degree in engineering, food science, or a related science; ASQ CQE or CQT; HACCP or PCQI training; and validation and RedZone experience are a plusWorking knowledge of FDA cGMP (21 CFR Parts 111 and 117), SQF, and HACCP requirementsWorking knowledge of equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and cleaning validationStrong root cause analysis skills, with the ability to document investigations and CAPAsComfortable analyzing production and defect data and setting up checks and reports in production softwareClear oral and written communication with customers, auditors, and production staffAble to manage multiple priorities as pilot and production schedules shiftAble to read and follow SOPs and batch records in English and record data accuratelyComfortable with the physical demands of the role—medium work with frequent standing and walking on the floor, occasional bending, reaching, and climbing platform stairs, and occasional lifting of up to about 40 lbsComfortable on the production and packaging floor, where you’ll encounter powders and dust, machine noise, moving equipment, and sanitation chemicals, and wear required PPE (hair and beard net, smock, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, slip-resistant footwear, and hearing protection in posted areas)We’ll also consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the role The Perks of Joining Our Team Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage—plus a few weeks of paid parental leave when it matters mostPaid time off and holidays to help you unwind and rechargeReal opportunities to grow your skills and make an impact as we evolveA collaborative team that’s adaptable, supportive, and driven to succeed togetherA 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions to help you build your future Ready to innovate with us? Apply now and let’s build the future together!