Quality Engineer

About the role

As a Quality Engineer, you will drive manufacturing quality systems, food safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives within a biotechnology production environment. This is an early-career opportunity to build technical expertise while contributing to operational excellence and problem-solving across cross-functional teams. You will translate manufacturing data into actionable insights using Lean principles, statistical tools, and AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Champion hygiene and a food safety culture while supporting global standards
• Lead and support capital investment projects across Production using hygienic design principles
• Partner with production, engineering, maintenance, and laboratory teams to resolve deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints
• Analyze process and quality data to identify trends to drive process improvements
• Lead root cause investigations (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, CAPA)
• Strengthen food safety and quality systems, GMP compliance, and HACCP programs
• Apply digital and AI-enabled tools to improve performance and decision-making
• Communicate insights and recommendations to site leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a biotechnical field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated interest in manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Curiosity and willingness to learn AI tools, automation concepts, and data-driven decision-making
• A high level of comfort, adaptability, and commitment to working in a production environment

Qualifications

• Experience (internship, co-op, or research) in food, biotech, or pharma manufacturing or laboratory
• Exposure to fermentation, downstream processing, or supply chain operations
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and process control (e.g., control charts, capability analysis)
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety systems
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000, ISO standards, or similar regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of hygienic design standards (e.g., EHEDG, ASME-BPE)
• Experience with data and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Python, SQL, JMP, Minitab) and applying AI tools to improve analysis and workflows

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on innovations that improve everyday life for billions of people globally
• Hands-on, shop-floor-focused role with direct impact on manufacturing operations (not desk-based)
• Mentorship and exposure to experienced leaders
• Development of skills in AI-enabled manufacturing and data-driven decision-making
• A collaborative and purpose-driven culture focused on sustainability, innovation, and continuous learning

Working conditions

• Close collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams
• Exposure to cross-functional and global stakeholders
• Active participation in production environments and problem-solving activities

Compensation & benefits

Expected pay range: $74,165-$105,951

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Schedule

Location: Franklinton, North Carolina (On-site)