Quality Engineer (Chemical)

UPL•Cary, NC

52d

About The Position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that agrochemical products are manufactured, tested, packaged, and distributed in compliance with company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The role oversees quality management systems (QMS), product compliance, investigations of quality issues, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations. It works closely with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Supply Chain, and external manufacturing partners to maintain product quality, support regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence. The position maintains and improves QMS; ensures compliance with EPA, FIFRA, ISO 9001, GMP/GLP, and applicable agrochemical regulations; reviews and approves batch records, specifications, SOPs, and quality documentation; and leads investigations into complaints, non-conformances, deviations, and out-of-specification results. It coordinates audits, monitors quality KPIs, supports supplier and contract manufacturer oversight, leads contamination prevention, change control, and risk management activities, provides quality training, and prepares weekly and monthly quality reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in agrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing industries.
Strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
Experience with CAPA, RCA, supplier quality, and customer complaint management.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the QC production lab.
Experience in pesticide formulation design or analysis.
Experience supporting product registrations and regulatory submissions.
Knowledge of GLP, EPA, FAO, and CIPAC requirements.
Experience with cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Ensure compliance with EPA, FIFRA, ISO 9001, GMP/GLP, and applicable agrochemical regulations.
Review and approve batch records, specifications, SOPs, and quality documentation.
Lead investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances, deviations, and out-of-specification results.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs.
Coordinate internal, supplier, toll manufacturer, and regulatory audits.
Monitor quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support qualification and oversight of contract manufacturers and suppliers.
Lead contamination prevention, change control, and risk management activities.
Provide quality-related training and guidance to manufacturing and support teams.
Provide weekly and monthly quality reports to the respective parties.