Job Listing: Packaging Quality Engineer

Our client, an industry leader, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Packaging Quality Engineer and perform the following duties:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

-Facilitate continuous improvement of Packaging Line system quality by supporting product development, continuing product engineering activities, as well as supplier and partner management
-Perform and/or supervise product design validation, life test, and ongoing product audit activities
-Provide oversight of contract manufacturer and/or portion packaging operations, including manufacturing process/quality system audits, FAI review, and support of continuous improvement efforts
-Perform quality system audits of material and component suppliers to assure consistently high incoming material quality; coordinate any required supplier corrective action activity
-Perform and/or supervise analysis of product returns to identify root causes, and coordinate efforts to contain and eliminate the issues identified
-Work closely with Engineering and Roaster Partners to rectify those identified opportunities for improvement & corrective action
-Develop key communications contacts at all partner & supplier locations
-Support / train Quality Engineering and technical staffing as needed
-Maintain and publish periodic reports to management summarizing field issue trends, product audit results, and other quality characteristics as required
-Other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

-BS degree in Quality, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
-7-10 years experience in support of the development and implementation of portion pack production & quality systems
-Strong working knowledge of statistical analysis/problem solving tools, sampling plans, metrology, process optimization, ISO-9000 Quality Systems, HACCP planning & FDA GMP/GLP
-Highly proficient in supplier quality management and auditing
-Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with suppliers, external partners, and all internal functions
-Strong computer skills with spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation & quality management software
-Very strong English language communications & writing skills
-ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and/or Certified Quality Auditor desirable
-Experience in high speed automated packaging operations a plus
-30%-60% domestic and international independent travel required

***Qualified candidates should submit resume and three professional references to Jess Grubbs at jgrubbs@aerotek.com and call 781-938-3068.

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About Aerotek CE:

Join Aerotek CESM, one of the leading providers of engineering and engineering support professionals in North America. Due to our growth, we're constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across a number of different industries. We know it's more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It's the support you get. That's the reason Aerotek CE offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek CE team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.