Supplier Packaging Quality Engineer

Job Purpose

The Supplier Packaging Quality Engineer will be part of the quality team within fairlife, LLC, actively managing the packaging supplier quality program. This individual will provide comprehensive quality and food safety coordination between functional managers in R&D, packaging engineering, procurement, finance, receiving, warehousing, inventory management, quality assurance and operations. They will develop and implement programs to ensure fairlife complies with GFSI (FSSC 22000), regulatory and NSF standards for supplier qualification and supplier food safety quality assurance.

• Support establishment and maintain packaging supplier specifications, ensuring all suppliers and materials are fully qualified and compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead qualification of new packaging suppliers, including site audits and capability assessments.
• Own supplier quality performance by leveraging plant and supplier data to identify trends, drive improvements and reduce defects.
• Manage supplier documentation and compliance programs (e.g., GFSI, HACCP, FSMA, GMP, Food Defense, certifications) to ensure audit readiness.
• Investigate non‑conforming materials, lead root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through to verified effectiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and complaints, and lead cross‑functional reviews to elevate risks and drive resolution.
• Support implementation of new packaging materials, ensuring validation against specifications and operational performance requirements.
• Conduct risk‑based supplier audits and inspections, focusing on high‑risk materials and food safety vulnerabilities.
• Own packaging‑related risk within the HACCP program, including ongoing monitoring of supplier food safety risks and emerging issues.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Procurement and site Quality to align on supplier performance, material compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Packaging, Materials, or Supply Chain.
• 3+ years of experience in Packaging or Quality.
• Ability to understand packaging equipment and materials and to analyze machine efficiency and downtime.
• Demonstrated ability to drive supplier development and performance improvements.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Highly organized, self‑directed, and able to prioritize workload to meet commitments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficiency in English: comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching/bending as needed.
• Exposure to hazards (machinery, confined spaces, etc.).

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color‑coded container policy while in production areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Initiate action to prevent nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the quality of the product, processes, quality system or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the quality of ingredients, processes, quality system or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality until the deficiency is corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work‑life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) with up to 9% employer match
• Wellness…