Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Pay: Up to $70,000 - $80,000
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reports To: Director of Quality

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer will demonstrate technical leadership and provide strong support by developing technical solutions to complex problems requiring innovation and creativity. This individual will lead projects outside the usual scope, regularly initiate innovative procedures, and make strategic recommendations to improve processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and GMPs, including training.
• Develop and roll out internal audits and audit action plan follow-ups.
• Manage customer complaints and provide timely feedback to internal departments and customers.
• Manage non-conformance by identifying and resolving process deviations or non-conformances.
• Coordinate monthly Quality, Production, and Maintenance meetings; determine priorities based on severity.
• Participate in the Quality Steering Committee.
• Promote visibility, communication, and improvement of quality.
• Oversee validations, sanitization, and calibration activities for equipment.
• Provide technical support and coordination for packaging operations.
• Establish best practices and innovative solutions to industrial processes to improve production rates and quality output.
• Develop, monitor, and define actions for improving key metrics.
• Write, review, and maintain quality documents, forms, and records as necessary.
• Train and develop others as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions.
• Customer Service: Manages customer situations effectively; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively; demonstrates strong presentation skills.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively.
• Visionary Leadership: Displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Managing People: Involves staff in planning and decision-making; provides regular performance feedback.
• Quality Management: Promotes and improves quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness: Develops and implements cost-saving measures; conserves organizational resources.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; supports company goals and values.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; adapts to changing conditions.
• Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and commitment to excellence.
• Professionalism: Treats others with respect; accepts responsibility for actions; reacts well under pressure.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety procedures; reports unsafe conditions.
• Innovation: Displays creativity; presents ideas that gain attention and drive improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Scientific field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cosmetic, personal care, or nutritional product manufacturing.
• Strong Excel and PC-based software skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal customers and external clients.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve high performance.
• Experience with cGMP and CFR 21 Part 11 procedures; knowledge of Safety and OSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated safe behavior and support of department/plant safety goals through continuous improvement.
• Excellent technical skills; analytical thinker.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and present information in both formal and informal settings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, and extreme temperatures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

How to Apply:

Apply Online: VSSILLC.com and then visit us for a face-to-face interview.
In Person: Stop by our office at 4100 Alpha Rd #200, Dallas, TX 75244, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Questions? Call us