Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving quality system, data analysis, customer interface, quality practices, and continuous improvement activities.

• Quality Engineer will serve as the ISO Management Representative for the facility.
• The backup for the ISO rep will be the Quality Manager/SQF Practitioner
• The backup for the SQF Practitioner will the Quality Engineer
• Responsible for maintaining and adhering to established Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) and Safety Quality Foods (SQF) compliance requirements.
• Responsible for adhering to Food Safety Compliance.
• Constant vigilance and participation in GMP and SQF practices.
• Identify and record problems relating to product, process and quality systems.
• Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any nonconformity of product or quality systems.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Set up and prepare CQV protocol for required tool qualifications
• Prepare and implement quality procedures and work instructions in C-Pro Compliance database
• Create and maintain product specifications, customer spec files, and analyze data as necessary.
• Supports process and test method validation activities by developing and executing protocols for new and existing processes.
• Evaluates and introduces new measurement techniques to increase repeatability and reproducibility.
• Assist and oversees functional operations of SPC collection system, AVID systems and quality measurement equipment.
•   Assist in the reduction of customer complaints due to quality related problems.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow our GMP practices and wear the proper PPE. (Steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing production)
• Willingness to travel as needed to support customer and supplier requirements.
• Any other duties assigned by the Quality Manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality, Engineering or related field of study or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Quality programs, Six Sigma and audit procedures for ISO, SQF and HACCP.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct in a positive manner.
• Proven ability to identify and prioritize major areas of opportunity and take appropriate actions.