Global Director Quality Engineering

coke; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company seeks a Global Director of Quality Engineering to lead Quality 4.0 initiatives, define digital quality platforms, and drive enterprise transformation across manufacturing operations. This leadership role emphasizes predictive analytics, automation, and standardization of quality systems, including QEdge.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in manufacturing quality, process control, and AI-enabled analytics, with a track record of cross-functional influence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Chemical, Industrial, or Process Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years in manufacturing, engineering, or quality roles within regulated environments.
• Experience leading enterprise or multi-site quality, process, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and process control.
• Advanced knowledge of quality engineering principles (SPC, DOE, MSA, FMEA).
• Experience applying digital technologies, automation, analytics, and AI to improve quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Quality Engineering and Quality 4.0 strategy.
• Develop and deploy QEdge as the digital quality platform across systems.
• Serve as global technical authority for quality engineering and digital quality systems.
• Architect and standardize engineered quality systems including digital SPC and automated controls.
• Drive Cost of Quality transformation and upstream prevention investments.
• Champion automation, machine vision, sensors, and analytics in manufacturing.
• Provide engineering leadership to embed prevention-focused design and control strategies.
• Partner with Digital and IT to define data architecture and system interoperability.
• Lead complex problem solving for critical quality and food safety issues.
• Develop business-relevant performance metrics and dashboards using QEdge.
• Build global quality capability through coaching of SMEs.

Skills

Quality engineering

Automation

AI / Analytics

Process control

Data governance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

QEdge platform

Statistical software

Job description

Job Description Summary:

As our manufacturing network grows in complexity, speed, and technological sophistication, this role plays a critical part in ensuring quality and food safety are engineered, predictive, and digitally enabled.

This Global Director Quality Engineering position provides enterprise engineering and systems leadership to transform Quality and Food Safety through Quality 4.0, advanced automation, AI-enabled analytics, and disciplined engineering fundamentals—including the enterprise deployment and continuous evolution of QEdge as our digital Quality platform. The role strengthens global quality capability by architecting scalable, prevention-focused systems that reduce Cost of Quality, improve process capability, and enable consistent first-time-right execution across Company manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer and systems thinker with deep experience in manufacturing, automation, and process control, who brings thought leadership, credibility, and influence to shape how quality—including QEdge—is designed, measured, and improved across a global system.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Lead the enterprise Quality Engineering and Quality 4.0 strategy, defining how Quality by Design, digital, automation, analytics, and AI are applied to strengthen food safety, product quality, reliability, and Cost of Quality performance across manufacturing operations.
• Spearhead the vision, development, and deployment of QEdge as the Company's foundational digital quality platform- enabling real-time data acquisition, predictive analytics, and connectivity across Quality, Food Safety, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain systems.
• Serve as the global technical authority and subject‑matter expert for quality engineering, process capability, and digital quality systems (including QEdge), partnering closely with Quality, Food Safety, Operations, Engineering, and Digital teams.
• Architect and standardize engineered quality systems, including digital SPC, automated process controls, advanced risk sensing, and real-time performance monitoring via QEdge and other enabling platforms- ensuring earlier detection, prediction, and prevention of quality and food safety risks.
• Drive Cost of Quality (CoQ) transformation, revamp and execute the enterprise CoQ frameworks, improving financial visibility to quality losses, and leading multi‑site programs to shift investment upstream into prevention and automation- leveraging QEdge insights to guide decision‑making.
• Champion the integration of automation, machine vision, sensors, and advanced analytics into manufacturing and packaging processes, leveraging QEdge capabilities to reduce variability, eliminate manual inspection dependencies, and improve consistency and compliance.
• Provide engineering leadership to embed process capability, control strategies, and prevention‑focused design into equipment standards, process designs, and operating models, with QEdge as the enabler- reducing reliance on end‑of‑line inspection.
• Partner with Digital and IT teams to define quality data architecture, system interoperability (QMS, MES, historians, ERP), data integrity, and governance for digital and AI-enabled quality solutions- ensuring the QEdge platform integrates seamlessly with the broader digital ecosystem.
• Lead enterprise‑level complex problem solving and technical escalation for critical quality and food safety issues, using advanced root cause analysis, statistical methods, and engineering validation- underpinned by insights and traceability provided by QEdge.
• Develop and deploy business‑relevant performance metrics, dashboards, and analytics, translating quality performance into operational and financial insights, using QEdge to surface leading indicators of risk and effectiveness of controls.
• Build global quality capability by coaching and enabling regional and plant Quality and Food Safety SMEs in engineering‑led problem solving, statistical thinking, and digital quality adoption- using QEdge as the central platform for capability‑building.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical partners, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to influence technology development and ensure solutions- including QEdge-are fit‑for‑purpose, scalable, and aligned with Company standards.
• Represent the Company as a thought leader in internal and external forums, manufacturing reviews, and technical communities, sharing best practices and advancing the future of quality and food safety- with QEdge at the forefront of digital transformation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Chemical, Industrial, or Process Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality roles within food, beverage, CPG, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or multi‑site quality, process, or digital transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, process control, and operational risk management for ingredients, packaging, and finished products
• Advanced knowledge of quality engineering principles, including SPC, process capability, DOE, MSA, FMEA, and structured problem solving
• Proven experience applying digital technologies, automation, analytics, and/or AI to improve manufacturing quality and operational performance
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to connect quality performance to Cost of Quality and business outcomes
• Experience working within Quality and Food Safety Management Systems, including their digital enablement and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across global, cross‑functional organizations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive technical, operational, and business information

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automation Development, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Critical Control Points, Data Analytics, Engineering Design Management, Food Safety and Sanitation (Inactive), Franchise Leadership, Global Collaborations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP Compliance, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Quality Control, Microsoft Office, Packaging, Predictive Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Quality, Product Specifications {+ 6 more}

Pay Range:

United States: 171,000 - 198,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 2, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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