Quality & CI Engineer: Drive Plant-Wide Improvements

Amcor Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Limited in Kentucky, USA seeks a Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer to implement and monitor quality systems plant‑wide, drive CAPA actions, and enhance process capability. This role focuses on food safety, GMP, SQF, HACCP, and ISO compliance while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to improve product quality and operational performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Quality or Engineering and at least three years in quality, with strong problem‑solving,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality, Engineering or related field.
• Or equivalent combination of training and relevant work experience.
• Three years of experience in Quality.
• Understanding of Quality programs, Six Sigma & audit procedures for ISO, SQF & HACCP.
• Working knowledge of customer audits, product line, and requirements.
• Proven ability to identify & prioritize major areas of opportunity & take appropriate actions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Quality Team, you’ll be responsible for…
• Serve as the backup SQF Practitioner for Food Safety & ISO Management Representative.
• Act as HACCP Team backup & support monthly audits & food safety compliance activities.
• Assist the Quality Manager in maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements, food safety regulations, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrate continuous vigilance and active participation in GMP, SQF, and quality system initiatives.
• Prevent nonconforming products from being shipped by identifying, documenting, investigating, and resolving product, process, and quality system issues.
• Initiate and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate nonconformities and reduce the risk of recurrence.
• Support process, product, and test method validation activities by developing, executing, and documenting protocols for new and existing processes.
• Evaluate and implement new measurement techniques and quality tools to improve process repeatability, reproducibility, and overall product quality.
• Analyse quality and production data and present findings to site management to identify improvement opportunities, focus areas, and performance trends.
• Facilitate statistical analysis and continuous improvement projects using tools such as SPC, CpK analysis, defect trending, complaint trending, and machine capability studies.
• Assist in the administration and functionality of SPC data collection systems, and automated quality measurement equipment.
• Engage employees in problem-solving activities, root cause analysis, and risk assessments to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Lead or assist with customer complaint investigations & verification of corrective actions.
• Recommend, implement, and verify the effectiveness of continuous improvement initiatives for products, processes, and quality systems.
• Drive the continual improvement of plant processes and quality procedures while reducing Total Incident Costs (TICs) and supporting EBITDA objectives.
• Collaborate closely with customers to understand quality expectations and support future projects and initiatives.
• Serve as an internal audit team member and support audit preparation, execution, and follow-up activities as needed.
• Promote and enforce all plant safety rules, GMP policies, ISO standards, SQF requirements, and Quality Management System procedures.
• Assist with emergency situations & provide directions to team members when necessary.
• Support and participate in 5S initiatives and workplace organization projects to improve efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Follow all departmental procedures, policies, and directives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Quality

Six Sigma

Audit procedures

Customer audits

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quality, Engineering or related field

Job description

Amcor Limited in Kentucky, USA seeks a Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer to implement and monitor quality systems plant‑wide, drive CAPA actions, and enhance process capability. This role focuses on food safety, GMP, SQF, HACCP, and ISO compliance while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to improve product quality and operational performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Quality or Engineering and at least three years in quality, with strong problem‑solving,