Quality Improvement Engineer, Microbiology

International Flavors and Fragrances

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Quality Improvement Engineer with a microbiology background to strengthen our Quality Management System and turn microbiological data into proactive, risk-based decisions. You will bridge Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering to improve product safety, compliance, and operational performance.

You will lead CAPA, deviations, change control and continuous improvement, investigate microbiology

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience with CAPA, deviations, investigations, and change control.
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience in dairy, food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead quality system activities including deviations, CAPA, change control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct investigations into microbiological and quality-related issues and ensure effective corrective actions.
Support audit readiness and serve as a microbiology SME during audits.
Analyze microbiological, process, and quality data to identify trends and risks.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and QC teams.
Utilize root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.