Quality Engineer

What we ask

Our organization values the contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Our team is dedicated to working on meaningful projects that promote our mission of providing better nutrition to the world through our 'Nourishing by Nature' purpose. We believe each employee has a vital role in achieving this goal, and we prioritize all team members' personal growth and development.

Qualifications for this role include:

•    Bachelor's Degree in food engineering, food science, biochemistry, industrial microbiology or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
•    Minimum 3 year experience in a Manufacturing/Supplier Quality environment.
•    Excellent written, verbal, organizational, presentation and analytical skills.
•    Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems.
Additionally, the ideal candidate should have knowledge of:

•    Good command of Chemistry and biochemistry principles 
•    Contributes to continuous improvement via the realization of incremental improvements. 
•    Participates regularly in projects regarding their own areas of expertise.

What we offer

Compensation and Benefits

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package and key learning and training opportunities for your growth and development because your development is good for your career; our products and customers also benefit from it. The mutual exchange of knowledge between colleagues is evident on the work floor; it is, after all, the most effective way to learn. FrieslandCampina offers a platform where you are the boss of your career and development. We are looking for talented, customer-focused people who take responsibility for their work and continuously seek opportunities to make a change. We can’t make a better world on our own, but we can do things that matter together.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.  Below is our EEO Policy Statement. 

Friesland Campina Ingredients North America, Inc. provides all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities. In addition to federal law requirements, FCINA, complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities within the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Annual salary starts at $85,000.00; education and experience may increase the annual salary.

Vacancy description

Accountabilities

Advice and communication: Advise management and staff related to QA issues, ensure transfer of knowledge to management and staff and organize/ provide relevant training, on request and pro-active needs

Projects: Plan, organize and coordinate the implementation of assigned projects related to customer issues and the Quality department.

Knowledge development:  Collect information (e.g. via benchmarking), keep knowledge up to date, monitor internal/external developments and share relevant information

External Network: Participate in diverse committees, consultative bodies and/or conferences on behalf of FrieslandCampina and develop and maintain a network of relevant external contacts based on direction from management

Functional Duties (include but not limited to)
•    Performs statistical analysis for the qualification, control, and continuous improvement of processes, products, and equipment.
•    Works closely with customers and internal staff to monitor and address quality issues with appropriate problem-solving methods.
•    Prepares technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
•    Identify quality problems or areas for improvement in the manufacturing process and recommend solutions.
•    Develops document procedures, work or test instructions, and other technical documents for assigned projects.
•    Provides technical support to internal technicians, and/or customers as required.
•    Lead or participate in problem solving sessions addressing safety, quality, productivity, or cost issues.
•    Suggest methods to improve operational efficiency.
•    Manages equipment validation program.
•    Support and verification of CAPAs.
•    Support QA auditing procedures. 
•    Provide support to the Specification Management Team. 
•    Assist in the implementation of quality policies and procedures. 
•    Support in drafting and reviewing procedures and work instructions. 
•    Be the liaison between QA and Continuous Improvement.