Bakery Quality Engineer - Food Safety & Data Analytics

Socket.dev; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Breadquarters perks

Recognition program

Job summary

izzio Artisan Bakery is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving quality and food safety at our sourdough manufacturing facility in Thornton. This role focuses on customer complaints management, data-driven quality improvement, and KPI analysis, partnering with Operations and Supply Chain.

The position requires 2+ years in food manufacturing quality, strong data analysis and root-cause skills, and knowledge of FSMA/HACCP/GMPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant food science/engineering field.
• 2+ years in food manufacturing quality or food safety.
• Experience managing customer/consumer complaints and investigations.
• Strong data analysis, technical writing, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and GFSI standards.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical and operational support to the Plant Quality Manager for quality systems execution and daily plant quality activities.
• Assist with program ownership, verification, and continuous improvement of site food safety and quality systems.
• Provide analytical support for management review, customer communications, and audit readiness.
• Act as quality leadership support during investigations, escalations, or Quality Manager absence.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

FSMA/HACCP/GMPs knowledge

Customer complaints management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science/engineering/microbiology/chemical engineering

Tools

SPC

Quality data visualization tools

Job description

izzio Artisan Bakery is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving quality and food safety at our sourdough manufacturing facility in Thornton. This role focuses on customer complaints management, data-driven quality improvement, and KPI analysis, partnering with Operations and Supply Chain.

The position requires 2+ years in food manufacturing quality, strong data analysis and root-cause skills, and knowledge of FSMA/HACCP/GMPs.