Quality Engineer - Syrup

Torani•San Leandro, CA

1d•$72,176 - $80,195•Onsite

About The Position

At Torani, we’re continuing our journey toward the $1 Billion vision and we’re looking for team members who want to help build what’s next. As we scale our syrup operations, the strength of our quality systems and the people who bring them to life will be critical to delivering consistent, safe, high-quality flavor every time. We’re looking for a Quality Engineer to support and strengthen the execution of quality systems within our syrup operation. In this role, you’ll develop a deep understanding of our processes, products, and quality expectations, and work closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Quality teams to ensure those expectations hold up in the realities of daily production. You’ll play an active role in investigating issues, analyzing data, and helping translate quality standards into clear, practical execution all while building your capability to think critically about how and why things work. At Torani, a Certified B Corporation, we flavor more than just drinks we flavor lives. You’ll join a people-first, purpose-driven team where you’ll be challenged to grow your technical skills, strengthen your operational thinking, and contribute to continuous improvement in meaningful ways.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field preferred)
2–4 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality, or related technical roles
Foundational knowledge of food safety principles (HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, sanitation, environmental monitoring)
Exposure to quality systems and audits (SQF or other GFSI standards preferred)
Proficiency in Excel or similar tools for data tracking and analysis
Comfortable working on the production floor in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to flex schedule as needed to support operations, investigations, or audits

Responsibilities

Develop a strong working understanding of Torani’s syrup processes and quality systems, becoming a reliable resource in their day-to-day execution.
Ensure quality checks, documentation, and controls were followed consistently and aligned with operational realities.
Contribute ideas and support implementing improvements that make quality easier to execute on the floor.
Actively supported investigations into quality incidents, customer complaints, and environmental monitoring events, developing your ability to connect data, observations, and process conditions.
Take on more ownership in investigations, helping ensure issues were thoroughly understood and corrective actions were practical, effective, and sustained.
Build strong working relationships with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams by staying close to the floor and understanding how work gets done.
Reinforce quality expectations in a way that made sense to operators and technicians, helping improve consistency and reduce friction in daily execution.
Support tools such as RedZone quality checks and help ensure they were used effectively.
Use data not just to report what happened, but to begin understanding why it happened.
Identify patterns and support improvement efforts across the operation through analysis of quality metrics, process trends, and observations.
Participate in operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement activities, bringing curiosity and a willingness to challenge assumptions.
Play an active role in reinforcing quality expectations across the team by supporting technicians and operators in their day-to-day work.
Help others better understand quality standards and how to apply them through clear communication, hands-on support, and a willingness to engage.
Help build consistency, strengthen critical thinking, and increase shared ownership of quality outcomes across the cross functional team.
Bring a little extra brightness to every day through attitude, humor, or energy.