Quality Tech Engineer

Quality Tech Engineer (173189)

Requisition .

Location:

Hodges, South Carolina. Travel: up to 10% of time.

Employment type:

On-site. No relocation assistance offered.

The Quality Tech Engineer serves as the critical bridge between R&D innovation and manufacturing execution. Embedded at the site level, this role acts as the primary on‑floor execution lead for the Technology Transfer process, ensuring new formulas and products are successfully scaled from the lab to commercial manufacturing. Distinct from routine daily plant quality operations, this role is laser focused on supporting New Product Innovation, helping to execute plant trials, mitigate scale‑up risks, drive post‑launch investigations, and provide ongoing technical expertise to the local plant operations team.

• Manage and execute all tactical stages of the electronic Technology Transfer process at the site level.
• Act as the primary onsite resource bridging Corporate Quality and R&D, relaying critical information between manufacturing capabilities and R&D innovation needs.
• Partner with site teams prior to trials to ensure operational readiness, verify new raw material and packaging availability, and support technical risk assessments.
• Serve as the physical execution lead for plant trials and EMOs, monitoring critical process parameters directly on the floor and executing formal EMO reports.
• Leverage deep technical knowledge of formulations and scale‑up processes to support Plant Quality and Operations teams.
• Act as subject‑matter expert for troubleshooting complex issues on both new innovations and existing products.
• Lead post‑launch reviews, support On Shelf Quality initiatives, and investigate and resolve complex formula‑driven quality deviations across the site's portfolio.
• Facilitate ongoing synchronization meetings between R&D, Division Quality, and Site Operations to ensure seamless communication.
• Adopt and apply emerging AI and digital tools to support continuous improvement and enhance product commercialization efficiency.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), Chemistry, or a closely related technical or scientific field.
• At least 5 years of full‑time experience in Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, or Process Engineering within the consumer goods, pharmaceutical, or food and beverage industries.
• Hands‑on experience participating in or leading plant trials, new product scale‑ups, or technology transfers from a laboratory environment to a manufacturing floor.
• Strong analytical and root‑cause analysis skills with a demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve complex manufacturing or formula‑driven deviations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex R&D requirements into practical manufacturing steps and influence cross‑functional teams.

• Working knowledge of cGMPs and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Experience working directly with or within manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with the technology transfer process.
• Background in manufacturing processing and scale‑up operations.
• Experience utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and/or SAP.

Salary Range: $96,800.00 – $ USD. Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for executive‑level roles. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays.

Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

We develop and embrace diverse backgrounds to serve our consumers best, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring each individual can be their authentic self, be treated with respect, and be empowered to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.