Quality Engineer

Colgate • Topeka, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Engineer, you will own the technical transfer and validation processes that bring our world-class pet nutrition products to life. You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of quality awareness across our Topeka facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (or a related technical/science field).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven technical experience with process validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab) and SAP
• Prior experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or food manufacturing industry.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety (FSMA), and Global Quality Standards.
• Strong leadership and influence skills, with the ability to drive change in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and data-driven decision-making (e.g. Looker Studio, Domo, etc)

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Technical Transfer standards by performing statistical analysis (Minitab) on new and modified products to improve process capability.
• Oversee the plant validation master plan, developing and executing protocols (PQ/PPQ) to ensure cGMP compliance and equipment readiness.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma tools like Pareto charts and root cause analysis to investigate non-conformances and reduce consumer complaints.
• Act as a key stakeholder in internal and external audits, ensuring all plant activities align with Food Safety, HACCP, and FSMA initiatives. These activities will require a high detail oriented reviewing large documentation validations. (e.g.Regulatory Requirements revision, FDA, SQF validation)
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Operations to implement corrective actions (CAPA) and facilitate technical training for site teams.
• Engage with stakeholders through post-project debriefs and Quality Council activities to share performance insights and drive predictive quality management.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

What This Job Offers

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