Continuous Improvement and Quality Engineer
Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with food safety, consumer safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Collect, analyze, and interpret quality performance data, utilizing Quality Loss Trees, KPIs, and statistical tools to identify losses, determine root causes, and drive data-based improvement initiatives.
Lead and support process capability studies using advanced statistical techniques to ensure manufacturing and filling processes consistently operate within specification limits and achieve optimal performance.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, OEE improvement, and operational efficiency.
Monitor and verify product fill control parameters, ensuring compliance with specifications, minimizing giveaway and variability, and improving production efficiency.
Drive the effective use of ERP systems, IT tools, loss trees, and CI methodologies to reduce quality losses and support data-driven decisions.
Conduct internal quality audits, support external certification audits, and maintain compliance with QMS requirements, GMP, HACCP, Halal, and other applicable standards.
Develop, review, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Manage product traceability, non-conforming materials, quality incidents, and corrective actions while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with consumer safety requirements.
Monitor and verify quality control programs covering incoming materials, packaging materials, in-process controls, finished products, and calibration of inspection and testing equipment.
Participate in Quality Pillar activities and lead structured continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving process capability, eliminating waste, and closing customer and consumer quality gaps.
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and R&D teams on quality, innovation, and productivity improvement projects.
Analyze supplier quality performance and support cross-functional improvement, innovation, and cost-saving projects to enhance overall product quality and manufacturing effectiveness.
Apply advanced knowledge of statistics, microbiology, HACCP, food safety, and manufacturing processes to support risk mitigation, operational excellence, and sustainable quality improvement.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; Industrial Management Engineering is a plus.
2-4 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement, preferably within the food industry.
Knowledge of QMS, HACCP, GMP, quality audits, and food safety standards.
Experience in data analysis, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement tools.
Familiarity with process capability studies and statistical analysis.
Proficiency in ERP systems and reporting tools; Power BI is preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Good communication and team management abilities.