Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading daily quality assurance activities on the production floor, ensuring consistent execution of food safety, GMP, and product quality standards. This role manages routine testing and verification activities and supports issue resolution to maintain compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining and continuously improving the site Quality Management System.
• Ensure that procedures, forms, and work instructions are current, controlled, and properly implemented on the production floor.
• Aid in document reviews, updates, and change control processes.
• Verify that quality records are complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Identify gaps or improvement opportunities within QMS programs, contributing to corrective and preventive actions.
• Supervise daily quality assurance activities across fabrication, packaging, and sanitation operations.
• Provide real-time leadership on the plant floor to ensure adherence to GMPs, hygiene practices, and food safety standards, supporting production supervisors.
• Monitor process controls, CCPs, and CPs; escalate deviations promptly and support timely resolution.
• Deliver GMP, hygiene, and product quality training to operators and new employees.
• Oversee in-process checks, finished product testing, and environmental monitoring.
• Ensure testing procedures, sampling plans, and documentation meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards.
• Troubleshoot quality or analytical issues and escalate technical matters.
• Conduct routine GMP, sanitation, and process audits to verify compliance with company policies and certification requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Lead initial investigations for nonconformances, process deviations, or quality defects.
• Perform data collection, assist with root cause analysis, and support CAPA actions.
• Communicate quality concerns clearly to production teams and help drive corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to address quality issues and support continuous improvement.
• Serve as the on-shift quality resource for operational troubleshooting and decision-making.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in CPG sales, preferably within food or beverage categories.

Proven experience managing national retail accounts in grocery or mass channels.

Expertise in trade promotion management, forecasting, and annual planning.

Proficiency in syndicated data platforms (Nielsen, IRI, SPINS) and capability to turn insights into compelling customer-facing stories.

Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, while thriving in a nimble, entrepreneurial environment.

Prior experience managing and leading broker relationships is a plus.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Ability to travel up to 10% for training and meetings.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with quality control and assurance systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Lots of benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits.

We also offer paid leave of absence programs including paid time off and sick leave.