Quality Assurance Engineer Specialist

Oberto Snacks•Kent, WA

37d•$77,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Engineer designs, implements, and improves systems that ensure robust quality measurement and control across all Oberto production operations. This role evaluates and monitors process and production data to verify that products, processes, and documentation consistently meet established quality and regulatory standards. The Quality Engineer also drives quality continuous improvement by identifying trends, resolving quality issues, and supporting cross-functional teams in strengthening overall product integrity.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Computer literacy
Understanding of HACCP
Expert Microsoft Excel
An understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Ability to work independently
Strong math skills
Cooperative - working well with diverse groups
Diplomacy Skills
Analytical; proven problem-solving ability
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Able to work with urgency and the ability to prioritize work.
Strong oral and written communication skills
English competency

Nice To Haves

Background in food science or related science area preferred prefer a degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Life Sciences
Experience in reporting tools like Tableau or power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the sensory evaluation program, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Manage the customer comment system and lead investigations into customer concerns.
Develop and maintain process specifications to strengthen quality plans and ensure consistent product quality.
statistical process control (SPC) methods to monitor quality systems and report trends.
Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities across the facility, working independently with Operations leadership.
Resolve complex quality and food safety issues using engineering principles and system knowledge
Conduct thorough, fact-based root cause analyses for significant quality and food safety events.
Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to execute projects, address issues, and improve processes.
Organize, analyze, and visualize quality data using tools such as Power BI.
Develop and deliver training on QA systems; provide guidance in product evaluation and QA activities.
Maintain QA databases and records; manage QA requests and ensure timely follow-up aligned with quality objectives.
Lead meetings and communications regarding QA system performance, concerns, and updates.
Prepare and publish weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics; effectively communicate findings at all organizational levels.
Mentor team members in QA data analysis, trend identification, and reporting.
Other duties as required.

Benefits

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness programs, and Flex spending account.
Flexible Personal Time Off Plan
401K Plan with a generous company match
Annual performance incentive.
10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.
Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
Discount commuter benefits
Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Services and Pet Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
Matching Charity Donations
Pet Insurance
Oberto Product Discounts
Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam's Club.
First-class onsite fitness center