Agrochemical Quality Engineer: QMS & CAPA Leader

UPL Ltd.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPL Ltd. in Cary, North Carolina, invites applications for a Quality Engineer (Chemical) to join the Quality department.

You will support QMS, CAPA, and regulatory compliance to ensure agrochemical products meet standards from manufacturing through distribution. Ideal candidates will have a chemistry or chemical engineering background, 3+ years in a related field, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

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 leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

UPL Ltd. in Cary, North Carolina, invites applications for a Quality Engineer (Chemical) to join the Quality department.

You will support QMS, CAPA, and regulatory compliance to ensure agrochemical products meet standards from manufacturing through distribution. Ideal candidates will have a chemistry or chemical engineering background, 3+ years in a related field, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.