Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team on a contract basis.
This is a global role, working with teams in Ireland and the US.
Main Responsibilities:
* Support the business to ensure alignment with KDP Food Safety and Quality Management System expectations and requirements.
* Work with Sr. Quality Engineers to develop and implement corporate Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance requirements for all raw materials.
* Ensure correct qualification, validation and/or verification of new and existing suppliers as per KDP standards, collaborating with QEHS teams and R&D.
* Ongoing development, improvement and review of Supplier Quality policies and procedures.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain robust supplier chemical management programs and practices that reduce risk and deliver compliance to KDP.
* Support the Chemical Working Group.
* Software scanning of potential issues affecting raw materials and/or finished product, incorporating this information into risk assessments.
* Management of Approved Supplier List across the network.
* Reporting on performance metrics periodically, communicating through different forms across the organization.
* Data analysis, interpretation and reporting of performance metrics.
* Integration of quality management systems to achieve alignment across business networks.
* Ensure compliance with policies so that the performance and quality of services conform to established standards and agency guidelines.
* Provide Corporate Quality Assurance support to manufacturing operations team, ensuring strong cross-functional communications and guidance on KDP quality standards.
* Perform other duties including project support as requested by management.