Agrochemical QA Engineer – Compliance & CAPA Lead

UPL; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UPL in North Carolina is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure agrochemical products are manufactured, tested, packaged, and distributed in compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The role oversees QMS, product compliance, CAPA, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

You will lead root cause investigations, CAPA programs, internal and supplier audits, and quality KPI monitoring, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Quality Management, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in agrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
• Experience with CAPA, RCA, supplier quality, and customer complaint management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with EPA, FIFRA, ISO 9001, GMP/GLP, and applicable agrochemical regulations.
• Review and approve batch records, specifications, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances, deviations, and out-of-specification results.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA programs.
• Coordinate internal, supplier, toll manufacturer, and regulatory audits.
• Monitor quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support qualification and oversight of contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Lead contamination prevention, change control, and risk management activities.
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to manufacturing and support teams.
• Provide weekly/monthly quality reports to the respective parties.

Skills

Quality management

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Audit coordination

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Quality Management, or related discipline

Job description

UPL in North Carolina is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure agrochemical products are manufactured, tested, packaged, and distributed in compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The role oversees QMS, product compliance, CAPA, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

You will lead root cause investigations, CAPA programs, internal and supplier audits, and quality KPI monitoring, collaborating with