Quality Assurance Specialist

SuCitta Stealth • Cary, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Atticus is a demand-driven manufacturer of Battle-Tested Chemistries; 100% American-Owned with a purpose to Enhance Daily Life and committed to long-term viability. Through our Agriculture and EcoCore portfolios, we are committed to the protection of critical food supply and beautification of our environment. With 95% formulation on US soil and the broadest, most diversified portfolio in the industry, we aim to execute with clarity and focus - delivering on our value proposition: Relevant. Simple. Reliable. For more information and a complete list of products, visit AtticusLLC.com.

As a Quality Specialist, you will work closely with the Senior Manager of Quality Assurance and cross-functional teams to implement, maintain, and continuously improve Atticus’s comprehensive quality program. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Quality Assurance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance, driving operational excellence, and upholding strict quality standards across our manufacturing network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a technical discipline, supply chain management, business, engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• 3 to 7 years of hands-on manufacturing or quality assurance/control experience within a regulated manufacturing environment (experience in the chemical or agricultural fields is highly preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with a proven track record of handling data analysis and complex problem-solving.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to network effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage strict timelines, exceed customer quality expectations, and demonstrate natural leadership when driving process changes.

Nice To Haves

• Broad experience or formal certifications in Lean manufacturing principles and/or ISO standards.
• Direct experience managing quality expectations with contract manufacturers (tollers).
• Proficiency using modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software or dedicated Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end CAPA and Quality Nonconformance programs, driving all tracking, documentation, root-cause investigations, and strategic action plans.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically review Quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training modules, and associated documentation within the Atticus Quality Management System (QMS).
• Review and provide quality approvals for analytical methods, SOPs, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Support the implementation and expansion of the internal and external quality auditing program.
• Ensure strict compliance with industry regulations, corporate standards, and internal policies.
• Collect, analyze, and leverage quality data to pinpoint trends and uncover areas for optimization.
• Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across both internal operations and external partnerships.
• Support Operational Excellence goals by tracking, analyzing, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) and management metrics.
• Collaborate on formulation and manufacturing process improvement projects.
• Manage database integrity by performing timely, meticulous comparisons between Bills of Materials (BOMs) and the FileMaker Pro database.
• Support contract manufacturing (toller) partners by providing essential analytical methods, QC standards, and check samples.
• Collect, organize, and maintain key quality control data generated by tollers to monitor performance metrics and identify trends.
• Coordinate and facilitate sample shipments from tollers to guarantee timely testing, validation, and delivery.
• Partner seamlessly with cross-functional teams to address ongoing quality issues and expedite specialized projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning Day 1
• Company performance‑based quarterly bonus opportunities through the SuCitta Warrior Achievement Plan (SWAP), allowing team members to share directly in the success of the company
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (SuCitta Stealth), providing long‑term ownership and alignment with Atticus’ growth
• A thoughtfully designed workplace experience that supports physical, mental, and emotional well‑being
• Ongoing professional and leadership development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level