QUALITY ENGINEER

Company: Nestle
Location: Bohemia
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

At Nestl-- 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 Nestl-- 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 :As a Quality Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting our Business Units. Your extensive knowledge and expertise in quality will be highly valued as you attend Daily Operational Review (DOR) meetings and contribute to Local Management of Change (MOC) initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring that quality standards are met and maintained, actively participating in the implementation of our Quality Monitoring System (QMS), and conducting non-conformance investigations.In addition to these responsibilities, as a Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement and excellence throughout the quality team and our factory. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about maintaining and enhancing quality standards. If you are ready to make a significant impact and contribute to our commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.Key Responsibilities :Quality:

• Follow factory food safety and quality objectives and targets.
• Adhere to Nestle Good Manufacturing Practices and promptly report any food safety and quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and refer to the Nestle Quality Management System for procedures and programs.
• Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated in the QMS, OJT's, and SOP's.
• Support Business Units and QA specialists by attending the Business Unit Daily Operational Review as needed.
• Participate in investigations to address issues impacting Quality KPIs under the guidance of Senior QA specialists and Site QA manager.
• Support training for key business unit team members to ensure proper knowledge base.
• Assist in the annual QMS review to align documentation with practices.
• Support and update quality procedures, work instructions, and tools for the Business Unit.
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness for Management of Change (MOC) at the Business Unit level.
• Collaborate with the QA leadership team to support operational objectives.
• Prepare Business Unit for internal and external audits.
• Notify appropriate production personnel/management of deviations, non-conformances, and blocked product.
• Support Production in achieving their objectives and promote quality awareness and commitment.
• Contribute to Nestle Continuous Excellence program and compliance with Quality Management System requirements.
• Identify non-conformance issues, participate in Quality/Food Safety risk analysis, and support investigations for proper product disposition.
• Provide support to other quality systems within the plant as assigned.Safety and Environmental:
  • Follow factory safety and environmental objectives and targets.
  • Adhere to plant safety rules and promptly report incidents and unsafe conditions.
  • Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) for procedures and programs.
  • Understand the environmental aspects of the position and take action to reduce environmental impacts.
  • Conserve resources such as paper, electricity, and water.
  • Recycle appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.).Experience & Education Requirements :
    • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a closely related natural science discipline is preferred.
    • Minimum of 3 years of related Quality experience within a manufacturing or production environment will be considered in lieu of a degree.
    • Experience within manufacturing or production operations strong preferred.
    • Advanced knowledge of quality standards/regulations, quality management systems, and cGMP documentation. Additionally, you should possess the ability to effectively teach and train team members.
    • Strong prioritization and time management skills.
    • Proven ability to work collaboratively with other functions
    • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Experience with data management and analytics
    • Results-oriented
    • Experience supporting, managing and leading project management
    • Proficiency in SAP and MS Office applications strongly preferred.
    • Continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency and quality while maintaining high standards.
    • Creativity and intellectual curiosity are valued, as the candidate should be willing to explore different and innovative approaches to overcome obstacles.
    • Please note that the work environment may involve exposure to powders, chemicals, and allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish.The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.Nestl-- offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us - Nestl-- Careers (nestlejobs.com) (https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us)Requisition ID: 320483It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl--. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl-- seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl-- home.The Nestl-- Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy

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