Quality Engineer

Experteer Italy; Castiglione delle Stiviere; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global consumer products company in Castiglione delle Stiviere is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee quality and food safety programs. This role requires a B.A./B.S. degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience, preferably in food safety within a manufacturing environment. The position involves developing quality improvements, investigating risks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Competenze

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food / pet food industry.
• Basic proficiency in quality auditing and microbiology.
• Experience focusing on food safety.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement improvements in quality and food safety programs.
• Investigate and initiate actions for product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety programs.
• Monitor CAPA/non-conformance programs and troubleshoot quality issues.

Conoscenze

Statistical process control

HACCP

GMP

Quality auditing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Formazione

B.A./B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology

Strumenti

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Information

No relocation assistance offered.

Job Number #169703 - Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy.

About Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name. Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the development, testing and implementation of improvements in quality and food safety programs. The position is responsible for investigating quality and food safety risk areas and taking appropriate action i.e. initiate actions for improvements of product quality and manufacturing processes, work instructions, procedures and methods. The Quality Engineer provides support for the technology transfer and validation programs and assists in the delivery of training and instructions concerning the quality and validation learnings, work procedures and instructions. The Quality Engineer is responsible to ensure conformance with C/P and Hill's quality and food safety programs and operational standards. The Quality Engineer monitors CAPA/non-conformance programs, troubleshoots quality issues, and optimizes current quality performance. The Quality Engineer assists in implementing legislative and corporate food safety standards, HACCP, GMP, and regulatory initiatives. The Quality Engineer analyzes Quality KPIs and participates in continuous improvement programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, testing, and implementing improvements in quality and food safety programs.
• Investigating quality and food safety risk areas and initiating actions for improvement in product quality, manufacturing processes, work instructions, procedures, and methods.
• Supporting technology transfer and validation programs, as well as delivering training on quality and validation.
• Ensuring conformance with C/P and Hill's quality and food safety programs and operational standards.
• Monitoring CAPA/non-conformance programs, troubleshooting quality issues, and optimizing current quality performance.
• Assisting in implementing legislative and corporate food safety standards, HACCP, GMP, and regulatory initiatives.
• Analyzing Quality KPIs and participating in continuous improvement programs.

Required Qualifications

• A B.A./B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field.
• Basic proficiency/experience with statistical process control, metrology, HACCP, GMP, basic microbiology, and quality auditing.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food / pet food industry with a focus on food safety.
• Proficient knowledge of HACCP, cGMPs, and SPC, along with excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and computer skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, SAP).

Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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