Quality Improvement Engineer

Disseminate and promote quality standards according to country and international standards. Conduct analysis of finished products semifinished products imported raw materials used in the company. Analyze the effectiveness of processes and quality management systems. Ensure the adequacy of relevant procedures and computerized systems in accordance with reference standards and applicable legal requirements. Plan control and monitor the corrective actions of quality nonconformity detected in audits. Prepare reports and publish timelines in order to provide feedback and improve the management system through technical support. Comply with certifications regarding the products. Handle certification planning and keep track of certifications in order to meet the markets demands. Promote the training of teams suppliers and auditors in the processes and products of the company.

About the Role

Are you passionate about using science data and quality systems to drive meaningful improvements in manufacturing and product safety We are seeking a Quality Improvement Engineer with a strong microbiology background to strengthen our Quality Management System and transform microbiological data into proactive risk-based decision making. This role serves as a critical link between Quality Control Quality Assurance Manufacturing and Engineering to improve product safety compliance and operational performance.

• Lead quality system activities including deviations CAPA change control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct investigations into microbiological and quality-related issues and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Support audit readiness and serve as a microbiology SME during audits.
• Analyze microbiological process and quality data to identify trends and risks.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering Maintenance Supply Chain and QC teams.
• Utilize root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Combines microbiology expertise with quality systems leadership.
• Directly influences product safety contamination prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Transforms laboratory data into proactive quality improvements.

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in Microbiology Food Science Biological Sciences Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAPA deviations investigations and change control.
• Strong analytical communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in dairy food dietary supplement pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing preferred.

• Reduce recurring microbiological and quality issues.
• Improve trend analysis and risk identification capabilities.
• Strengthen audit readiness and compliance performance.

• Make a direct impact on product safety and quality culture.
• Gain broad exposure across manufacturing engineering quality and leadership.
• Grow your career while driving meaningful business improvements.

We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity national origin race age sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion gender identity & expression sexual orientation or disability.

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