Quality Engineer

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer provides comprehensive quality support for manufacturing, packaging, and quality departments to improve overall product quality. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in engineering, quality, and operations.

The Quality Engineer will lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, rejects, and quality issues, while making recommendations to enhance production processes based on quality analysis. Collaboration across multiple disciplines is critical for the successful implementation of corrective actions. This role will interface closely with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Quality.
       
 
Key Responsibilities:
•  Set and monitor SPC (Statistical Process Control) data to ensure consistent product quality. 
•  Utilize basic statistical tools to analyze trends and identify issues. 
•  Develop and analyze statistical data and specifications to establish product and process capabilities (Cp/Cpk). 
•  Identify, develop, and implement process controls to meet customer and specification requirements. 
•  Author and execute verification, qualification, and validation protocols (e.g., Validation Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation summary reports). 
•  Assist and coordinate equipment, cleaning, and process validations. 
•  Participate in and support the maintenance of the Quality Management System and track Quality Department business metrics. 
•  Lead and/or support investigations of quality issues (CAPAs, Non-Conformances, Audit Observations, OOS Investigations) ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions. 
•  Participate in cross-functional teams on process control, improvement, and optimization projects, as well as other continuous improvement initiatives. 
•  Perform assessments of quality systems to determine effectiveness and reliability. 
•  Ensure all quality specifications are met for products and processes; recommend methods to bring equipment and procedures into compliance with quality standards. 
•  Provide direct support for project activities and other associated Quality functions. 
•  Assist in investigations involving vendors or suppliers, including Supplier Development and Procurement Management, for issues related to raw materials and components. 
•  Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Requirements:
•  Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other science-related field  
•  Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
•  Minimum of 3+ years of experience in the food, pharmaceutical, and/or supplement industry 
•  Knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting dietary supplement and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing 
•  Experience with SQF Practitioner, FSSC, BRC, ISO standards Preferred
•  ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM) Preferred 
•  Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred
•  Proficiency with PC programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
•  Strong problem-solving and statistical skills using quality tools (Pareto analysis, SPC, DOE, etc.) 
•  AS400 knowledge desirable 
•  Familiarity with regulatory and GX