Quality Engineer

Posted:
9/25/2024, 8:21:47 AM

Location(s):
Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.


We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.


Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Role Summary                                                          

  • The Quality Specialist/Engineer is handling tasks to support quality processes and projects and may lead a minimal complexity project or an appropriate scope project area.  This position will carry out reviews, data analysis, data summaries, make conclusions and develop recommendations and present out to the team in support of current processes and programs.  This position will work with cross-functional partners in R&D and Supply Chain.

Strategy and Functional Expertise

  • Knowledge of policies, procedures and metrics
  • Standard computer based software knowledge
  • Keeps accurate documentation and submits detailed reports to appropriate executives
  • High attention to detail, organization and accuracy
  • Executes relevant policies and procedures
  • Skills in data analysis to report and present effectiveness of business processes
  • Math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods

Leadership and Influence

  • Well organized and demonstrates forward leaning and high initiative

Program Development/Program Management

  • Delivers project tasks on time
  • Works cross-functionally to identify and communicate regulatory requirements
  • Test, confirms and/or improves processes to ensure they are in control and being followed
  • Solves issues quickly and efficiently
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Impact/Reach

  • Strong execution skills
  • Demonstrates agility and connectivity across the organization
  • Actively builds connections and partnerships with others, internally and externally
  • Ability to work with all levels of PD, supply chain, technology teams to build relationships across functions

Education and Experience                                                           

  • University’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field
  • Professional typically with over 3 plus years technical experience and a demonstrated track record
  • Specialist knowledge/expertise:  Consumer products, medical device, food, dietary supplements or pharmaceutical
  • Contributions focused on functional execution elements; needs some direction

Skills and Competencies

  • Strategic and creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Team minded, detail-oriented, proactive self-starter

INTERNAL CONTACTS:

Plant Engineers

Technical Services Manager

Quality personnel

Plant Management

Regulatory, Legal, R&D

EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

R&D Personnel

Corporate Quality Assurance Personnel

Packaging Development

Contractors

Service Providers

Suppliers

EDUCATION: MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a scientific or technical discipline.

EXPERIENCE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

0 - 5 years of experience in Medical Device, food, drug or other FDA / GMP regulated facilities.

Prefer demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies including DOE, FMEA, CAPA, complaint investigation and trend analysis, process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).

Possess a thorough understanding of statistical analysis and sampling plans.

Prefer familiarity with Medical Device industry regulations including FDA QSR’s, EN 46001, ISO 13485 and the Medical Device Directive.

ASQ CQE a plus

Six Sigma training a plus

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Advanced computer skills in databases, statistical analysis, project management and presentation software, such as, MiniTab, Excel, PowerPoint.

SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, Lab Analysis Equipment, Measurement Devices & Instruments

SUPERVISION:

DIRECT

Quality Manager

INDIRECT

N/A

COMMENTS:

This person must be able to work independently in a fast paced environment and also have the personal skills to work within a team environment.

#piq

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/

Church & Dwight Co. Inc

Website: https://churchdwight.com/

Headquarter Location: Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1846

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Cleaning Products ⋅ Consumer ⋅ Consumer Goods ⋅ Home Services ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Personal Care and Hygiene