Quality Engineer

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate gathering data, perform internal investigations, or operation support within the Quality Assurance department.

• Support investigating quality issues through the QA work lifecycle. Examples include;
- Complaint Investigation
- Environmental Monitoring of manufacturing area
- Product nonconformances
- Supplier issues
• Monitor and maintenance of existing quality system processes.
• Assist in creating/maintaining Quality System procedures.
• Support operations and tasks within the Microbiology lab
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Additional Quality Assurance tasks as identified.
• Must be willing to learn and operate within existing or new computer/enterprise systems.

• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
• This role is a hybrid position. Time needed in office may vary but expect 1 - 3 days in the office per week.

• Bachelors or Associates degree in a related field or equivalent experience 
• Good organizational skills
• Experience in statistical and analytical reasoning
• Knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, MS Powerpoint, Excel etc.) and enterprise systems.
• Basic understanding of databases and data retrieval skills 

Physical Requirements:

• The essential job functions and other duties are performed mostly in a typical office environment and/or at a remote location
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc
• The majority of the day is spent sitting or moving around the campus
• Movement between campus buildings should be expected. This can be done via automobile or walking. Expect seasonal climate conditions
• Complaint evaluation work requires protective glasses and gloves when working with biologically contaminated returned products