Quality Improvement Engineer

IFF • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Are you passionate about using science, data, and quality systems to drive meaningful improvements in manufacturing and product safety? We are seeking a Quality Improvement Engineer with a strong microbiology background to strengthen our Quality Management System and transform microbiological data into proactive, risk-based decision making. This role serves as a critical link between Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering to improve product safety, compliance, and operational performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAPA, deviations, investigations, and change control.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dairy, food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality system activities including deviations, CAPA, change control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct investigations into microbiological and quality-related issues and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Support audit readiness and serve as a microbiology SME during audits.
• Analyze microbiological, process, and quality data to identify trends and risks.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and QC teams.
• Utilize root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Disseminate and promote quality standards according to country and international standards.
• Conduct analysis of finished products, semifinished products, imported raw materials used in the company.
• Analyze the effectiveness of processes and quality management systems.
• Ensure the adequacy of relevant procedures and computerized systems in accordance with reference standards and applicable legal requirements.
• Plan, control, and monitor the corrective actions of quality nonconformity detected in audits.
• Prepare reports and publish timelines in order to provide feedback and improve the management system through technical support.
• Comply with certifications regarding the products.
• Handle certification planning and keep track of certifications in order to meet the market's demands.
• Promote the training of teams, suppliers, and auditors in the processes and products of the company.

Benefits

• We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.
• At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.
• We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status.
• We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
• Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

What This Job Offers

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