About the role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Chemical Engineer to ensure that all incoming and imported agrochemical products meet the company's approved specifications, supplier commitments, quality standards, and applicable Philippine regulatory requirements before release for distribution. The successful candidate will oversee incoming quality inspections, coordinate laboratory testing, evaluate product compliance, manage supplier quality concerns, and maintain accurate technical and quality documentation for the company's agrochemical products.
Key responsibilities
- Inspect and evaluate incoming and imported agrochemical products, including fertilizers, pesticides, biostimulants, and other agricultural chemical products, to ensure compliance with approved specifications
- Coordinate with third-party laboratories for product sampling, testing, and analysis; review and interpret laboratory results
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure product consistency, safety, and compliance with established quality standards
- Review supplier quality documents, monitor supplier compliance, and coordinate with suppliers regarding product specifications and quality concerns
- Investigate product deviations, discrepancies, and quality complaints; conduct root-cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), Technical Data Sheets (TDSs), laboratory reports, and other relevant technical documents to support regulatory compliance
- Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure proper product handling, storage conditions, labeling, segregation, and preservation of product quality
- Maintain accurate quality inspection records, laboratory results, supplier evaluations, non-conformance reports, and other quality-related documents
- Work closely with Procurement, Sales, Warehouse, suppliers, third-party laboratories, regulatory personnel, and Management on product quality matters
About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Licensed Chemical Engineer is preferred
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), laboratory testing, chemical handling, and technical documentation
- Familiarity with fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, biostimulants, soil conditioners, pesticides, or related chemical products is an advantage
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems (QMS), root-cause analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and supplier quality management is an advantage
- Ability to interpret COAs, SDSs, TDSs, laboratory reports, and chemical or product specifications
- Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple quality-related tasks
- Willing to coordinate with suppliers, third-party laboratories, regulatory personnel, warehouse teams, Procurement, Sales, and Management
Working Schedule
Monday to Saturday (8am to 5pm)