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Oatly · 1 day ago

Onsite Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Millville, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

5+ years exp

Oatly is the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden and has expanded to the U.S. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to assure consistent production quality by enforcing good manufacturing practices, validating processes, and performing audits. The role involves developing quality assurance protocols, supporting regulatory activities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on quality improvement projects.

Food and BeverageHealth CareNutritionWellness

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize quality assurance according to BRC regulations

Develop new SOPs regarding quality and train the department operators in quality SOPs

Carry out internal and external audits/inspections along with the other quality team members, e.g BRC, FDA, HACCP, FSMA Halal, Kosher, gluten free etc

Support Quality Manager with regulatory activities, including audits, inspections, license renewals, and interaction with state agencies

Actively follow up deviations within site, complaints from hybrid partner and other co manufacturers as well as complaints on hybrid partner products on market. Support the operators and other functions to investigate and close deviations and complaints

Act as a key liaison between Oatly and co-manufactures for documentation and audit-related activities

Act as a quality resource in innovation and CAPEX projects

Collaborate with Quality Manager and support cross-functional teams on continuous improving quality projects, including LIMS and Q-Route Building Block activities

Participate and develop plans for verification and validation of equipment, and changes in process or products (commissioning)

Assist in troubleshooting and root cause analysis in resolving facility non-conformances, e.g. Holds, complaints, food safety, audit finding and quality incidents

Monitor and verify compliance with SOPs, work instructions

Assist with SOP and work instruction training to ensure understanding and consistent application across all teams

Verify completion of daily pre-operational and operational plant inspections and make decisions on startup production in processing operations, in conjunction with production department

Ensure compliance on all raw materials, work-in-progress items and finished oatbase. Verify completion of analytical tests on oatbase

Verify in-process quality control lab testing, such as Total solids, pH, viscosity, particle size and organoleptic parameters, are recorded correctly and at required frequency

Validate Certificate of Analysis for product release

Maintain QC logs and other records

Crosstrain with QC Technicians to provide back up support during absences or high demand periods

Assist Quality Manager with training quality and operation personnel on laboratory tests, LIMS, SOPs, monitoring programs, and change control processes

Review, validate, and maintain compliance with all quality and manufacturing documents, electronic database ensuring timely approvals and updates

Maintain the document database(s) for creation, revision, and archiving of SOPs, work instructions, and other quality documents

Perform other responsibilities as assigned to meet evolving business needs

Qualification

Quality AssuranceHACCP CertificationRegulatory ComplianceLean/Six SigmaFood Safety AuditsQuality ControlDocument ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-starter