Quality Engineer

Colgate-Palmolive; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 76,800 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Cambridge, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to provide daily plant support, perform quality reviews, and drive continuous improvement across labeling, formulas, specifications, and packaging.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field, 3+ years of plant manufacturing experience, and knowledge of cGMP, QA tools, and SAP. Benefits include medical/dental, PTO, holidays, and potential incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing plant experience.
• Experience with quality systems and Root Cause Analysis and Risk Assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily plant support to address quality issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in technical reviews of changes in labeling, formulas, specifications, suppliers, plant sites and packaging to ensure continuous improvements.
• Interface with Operations, Product Development, Implementation and Support, Procurement, Vendors, and regulatory bodies to drive business results.
• Conduct Good Manufacturing Practice audits to ensure plant compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices and conformance to Global Quality Standards.
• Evaluate finishing line stability through Statistical Process Control and implement corrective actions based on process capability trends.
• Develop inspection and rework protocols for material at the plant and distribution centers.
• Participate in product inspections, line trials, On-Shelf Quality Audits, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework and customer complaints.
• Utilize quality tools such as Change Control, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Investigation, Pareto Charts, Control Charts, and Notices of Deviations to drive improvement.
• Review and approve completed batch production records and associated quality documentation.

Skills

3+ years manufacturing experience

Quality systems knowledge RCA & Risk

Communication & project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Location: Cambridge, Ohio, United States

Responsibilities

• Provide daily plant support to address quality issues and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in technical reviews of changes in labeling, formulas, specifications, suppliers, plant sites and packaging to ensure continuous improvements
• Interface effectively with key business partners including Operations, Product Development, Implementation and Support, Procurement, Vendors, and regulatory bodies to drive business results
• Conduct Good Manufacturing Practice audits to ensure plant compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices and conformance to Global Quality Standards
• Evaluate finishing line stability through Statistical Process Control and execute corrective actions based on process capability trends
• Develop inspection and rework protocols for material at the plant and the distribution centers
• Participate in product inspections, line trials, On-Shelf Quality Audits, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework and customer complaints
• Utilize quality tools such as Change Control, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Investigation, Pareto Charts, Control Charts, and Notice of Deviations, and more to help drive continuous improvement
• Review and approve completed batch production records and associated quality documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of manufacturing plant experience
• Experience in quality systems with practical knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and Risk Assessment tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of cGMP and 21 CFR 210 & 211
• Proven communication, time management, and project management skills
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Experience Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Experience conducting quality training and cGMP training

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $76,800.00 - $95,000.00 USD. Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.