Quality Engineer - Packaging

About the role

World Centric is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer who genuinely enjoys lab work. The role involves inspecting finished products, testing new products in development, and supporting quality, food safety, and social compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test products for conformance to spec — dimensions, capacity, lid fit, structural integrity, and performance under food-contact, heat, moisture, and freezer conditions
• Support quality, food safety, and social compliance programs by maintaining records, tracking requirements, and keeping documentation current and on time
• Investigate customer complaints and quality concerns: review data, run tests, identify root causes, document corrective actions
• Partner directly with contract manufacturers and suppliers on quality investigations, corrective actions, and product consistency
• Test and evaluate new products and product changes against performance, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Analyze inspection and test data to spot trends and recommend improvements that reduce defects
• Operate and maintain lab equipment, inspection tools, and measurement devices
• Maintain quality documentation — specifications, test methods, inspection reports, procedures, and testing schedules
• Lead or support small projects in quality improvement, supplier development, and new product introduction
• Prepare and ship product samples using approved tracking systems

Requirements

This is a lab-based role built on rigorous, repetitive testing. Consistent execution of test protocols is what makes our quality data trustworthy, so it's an ideal fit for someone who takes real satisfaction in methodical, detailed work.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as chemistry, engineering, or a similar technical discipline. Experience in quality assurance, food safety, and/or sustainability is preferred. Proficiency with laboratory equipment and software is required. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential. Proficiency with laboratory equipment and software is required. Experience in quality assurance, food safety, and/or sustainability is preferred.

Benefits

World Centric offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience and depth of compliance and certification background. Additional benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Pay

$75,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience and depth of compliance and certification background.

Schedule

Full-time, salaried (exempt).