Quality Tech Engineer

SC Works Trident; South Carolina; On-site; USD 96,800 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SC Works Trident in South Carolina is seeking a Quality Tech Engineer to lead the Technology Transfer process, ensuring products are successfully scaled from lab to commercial manufacturing.

This role demands 5+ years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and effective communication across teams. The position offers a salary range of $96,800 to $137,000, alongside benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement plan contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, or Process Engineering.
• Proven experience in leading plant trials and technology transfers.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and FDA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic Technology Transfer process at site level.
• Bridge Corporate Quality and R&D communications.
• Lead post-launch reviews and investigate quality deviations.

Skills

Hands-on experience in plant trials

Analytical and root cause analysis skills

Interpersonal skills for cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLM software

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Quality Tech Engineer serves as the critical bridge between R&D innovation and manufacturing execution. Embedded at the site level, this role acts as the primary on‑floor execution lead for the Technology Transfer process, ensuring new formulas and products are successfully scaled from the lab to commercial manufacturing. Distinct from routine daily plant quality operations, this role is laser‑focused on supporting New Product Innovation. The Quality Engineer will help execute plant trials, mitigate scale‑up risks, drive post‑launch investigations, and provide ongoing technical expertise to the local plant operations team.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all tactical stages of the electronic Technology Transfer process at the site level, leveraging strategic support and guidance from the Sr. Tech Quality Managers and Quality Tech Director.
• Act as the primary onsite resource bridging Corporate Quality and R&D. Relay critical information between manufacturing capabilities and R&D innovation needs, leading technical discussions with site engineers and operators.
• Partner with site teams prior to trials to ensure operational readiness, verify new raw material and packaging availability, and support technical risk assessments for new product innovation.
• Serve as the physical execution lead for plant trials and EMOs, monitoring Critical Process Parameters directly on the floor and executing formal EMO reports.
• Leverage deep technical knowledge of formulations and scale‑up processes to provide ongoing support to the Plant Quality and Operations teams. Act as the subject matter expert for troubleshooting complex issues on both new innovations and existing commercialized products.
• Lead the post‑launch reviews, support broader On Shelf Quality (OSQ) initiatives, and partner with the Plant Quality Team to investigate and resolve complex, formula‑driven quality deviations across the site’s entire portfolio.
• Facilitate ongoing synchronization meetings connecting R&D, Division Quality, and Site Operations to ensure seamless communication and remove roadblocks during commercialization.
• Actively adopt and apply emerging AI and digital tools to support continuous improvement, optimize plant trials, and enhance the overall efficiency of product commercialization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), Chemistry, or a closely related technical/scientific field.
• 5+ years of full‑time working experience in Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, or Process Engineering within the consumer goods (FMCG), pharmaceutical, or food/beverage industries.
• Proven, hands‑on experience participating in or leading plant trials, new product scale‑ups, or technology transfers from a laboratory environment to a manufacturing floor.
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills with a demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve complex manufacturing or formula‑driven deviations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex R&D requirements into practical manufacturing steps, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams (Operations, R&D, Quality).

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cGMPs and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Experience working directly with or within manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with the technology transfer process.
• Background in manufacturing processing and scale‑up operations.
• Experience utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and/or SAP.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $96,800.00 – $137,000.00 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: Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate‑Palmolive 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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