Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Report To: Senior Manager Site Quality

Location: Independence, MO

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Full time, hybrid schedule, relocation support & international assignment are unavailable for this position.

Join us as a Quality Engineer  Independence Quality Engineer ensures that the manufacturing process and finished products meet all regulatory requirements, as well as customer and company standards for food safety and food quality. This role involves optimizing processes, digitizing operations, conducting Kaizens, and implementing innovations related to quality and plant initiatives. The position reports to the site Quality Manager and supports continuous improvement with a focus on food safety.

• Develop, lead, and drive optimization and Kaizens related to top plant and quality losses.
• Maintain, develop, and use operational knowledge of various IT support systems used for Quality applications.
• Define Statistical Process Control methods for setting targets and limits for operational areas. Manage and train plant in statistical methods for analysis of production operations.
• Support innovation funnel activities within the supply chain. Work with internal and external customers of the innovation.
• Manage quality technicians’ roles and responsibilities.
• Assess training and development needs for the Quality Technicians related to quality programs.
• Manage and ensure compliance with the quality management system through communication, training, and internal/external audits at all levels.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and assignment to standard Quality loss trees in support of operational KPIs and reporting.
• Implement and verify site calibration and maintenance program for inspection, measuring and testing equipment. Coordinate performance of lab equipment capability studies.
• Co-lead Quality Pillar activities in UMS and provide additional technical expertise to the plant for troubleshooting quality issues.
• Utilize SAP QM and Unilever specifications including SAP PLM & ECC and support verification of use for quality purposes.
• Support the implementation and verification of procedures to control non-conforming materials and products.
• Support and participate in structured quality improvement activities related to customer, consumer issues and P,Q,S gaps.
• Support implementation and ongoing verification of category/technology GMP as applicable to the site.
• Support implementing and assessing ongoing compliance to intake control program for received materials and packaging.
• Track and trend consumer complaint data to ensure focused improvement within gaps.
• Report and communicate results, issues, and improvements to relevant stakeholders.
• Interpret, apply, and enforces all company policies, programs, regulations, and safety/environmental rules.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience in related discipline; management level experience preferred.
• Programming proficient – Power BI, MS Office tools, SAP/ERP, SharePoint.
• Statistics experience – SPC knowledge.
• Familiar with Quality/food safety programs including HACCP, SSOP, Integrated Pest Management, FDA cGMP, TPM/UMS.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations using algebra, fractions, statistical analysis, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with minimal guidance. Ability to interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including skill sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, including health insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision), retirement savings, life and disability insurance, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and access to voluntary benefits. Coverages are in accordance with applicable plans and governing documents.

EEO Statement: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

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