Quality Engineer, Agrochemical QA & Compliance

United Phosphorus Limited (UPL); Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPL in Cary, North Carolina, seeks a Quality Engineer (Chemical) to ensure agrochemical products meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role collaborates with QA, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Supply Chain to sustain product quality.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, CAPA, RCA, audits, batch-record reviews, and documentation; driving continuous improvement across production and supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Quality Management, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in agrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
• Experience with CAPA, RCA, supplier quality, and customer complaint management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with EPA, FIFRA, ISO 9001, GMP/GLP, and applicable agrochemical regulations.
• Review and approve batch records, specifications, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances, deviations, and out-of-specification results.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA programs.
• Coordinate internal, supplier, toll manufacturer, and regulatory audits.
• Monitor quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support qualification and oversight of contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Lead contamination prevention, change control, and risk management activities.
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to manufacturing and support teams.
• Provide weekly/monthly quality reports to the respective parties.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

CAPA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Quality Management, or related discipline

Tools

SOP management

GMP/GLP

Quality systems

Job description

UPL in Cary, North Carolina, seeks a Quality Engineer (Chemical) to ensure agrochemical products meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role collaborates with QA, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Supply Chain to sustain product quality.

Responsibilities include leading investigations, CAPA, RCA, audits, batch-record reviews, and documentation; driving continuous improvement across production and supplier networks.