Quality Engineer

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Tonganoxie, Kansas site. You will lead cross-functional efforts to strengthen process capability, implement corrective actions, and maintain cGMP-compliant documentation for Technical Transfer, Validation, and nonconformance investigations.

Responsibilities include audits, regulatory readiness with FDA/USDA/SQF, and supporting continuous improvement to safeguard product integrity and consumer trust across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related).
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in a Food, Drug, or GMP-regulated environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations (113, 507 CFR) and experience managing regulatory inspections (e.g., USDA, SQF).

Responsibilities

• Ensure site adheres to Colgate quality standards and plant food safety program; manage post-launch product reviews.
• Manage the site’s process validation program, create PQ protocols and analyze process capability for cGMP compliance.
• Investigate, report and document product non-conformances; conduct CAPA investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement through understanding site process control capabilities.
• Support documentation through development and review of SOPs; audit readiness for internal/external reviews.

Skills

GMP experience

FDA regulations

SAP proficiency

Data reporting

Education

Bachelors in technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #175641 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous- we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Quality Engineer

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our Tonganoxie manufacturing site adheres to the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. By leading cross functionally to improve process capability with regards to evaluating statistical data analysis and implementing corrective action to achieve plant KPI indicators. Also responsible for issuing, maintaining, controlling, and auditing documentation required for Technical Transfer, Validation, Nonconformance Investigations and cGMP compliance. You will support a culture of continuous improvement to safeguard product integrity and consumer trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure site adheres to Hill's / Colgate Quality Standards and Hill's Plant Food Safety Program, based on managing Technical Transfer Quality Standard. Includes managing plant EMO's and conducting post launch / product reviews
• Manage process validation program for the site, create and execute PQ protocols, analyze and report process capability to ensure cGMP compliance. Supports IQ/ OQ
• Investigate, report and document Product Non-conformances and conduct CAPA investigations at the site
• Responsible for understanding process control capabilities of site and driving continuous improvement projects
• Documentation support through development and review of operational SOP's
• Investigate and report customer complaint trends for site and ensures formula related complaints are fully investigated and documented
• Participate and support both Internal and External audits
• Regulatory readiness - FDA, USDA, SQF, KDA, audits

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related scientific discipline).
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in a Food, Drug, or GMP-regulated environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations (113, 507 CFR) and experience managing/responding to regulatory inspections. (e.i. USDA, SQF)
• Proficiency in using enterprise systems (e.g., SAP) for data management and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified in HACCP, Food Safety, FSMA
• 2 years prior experience working in Quality related field
• Understanding of FDA regulations (113, 507 CFR)
• Knowledge of Colgate Quality Standards and Systems
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma / Lean Manufacturing
• Working understanding of SAP/Minitab
• Prior participation in auditing programs
• Strong ability to influence organizational change and communicate complex technical frameworks to diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset for decision-making.(e.g. Looker Studio, Domo, etc)
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on collaborative problem-solving

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 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: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people- developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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.