Quality Engineer

Summary:

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Hours: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am (Mon to Fri)
• Possible move to 2nd shift and weekends - flexibility is required
• 2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Mon - Fri)
• Weekend Shift: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am (Sat - Sun) with alternating 6:00 am - 10:00 pm/11:00 am - 3:00 pm (Friday) schedule

Responsibilities:

• Execute quality holds, investigations, and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate and compliant quality documentation and records
• Support food safety and quality systems within manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to standards
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assist in audits and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in:
  • Quality Assurance / Quality Control
  • Food Safety
  • Manufacturing / Production environments
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Quality holds
  • Investigations and root cause analysis
  • Documentation and reporting
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality compliance

Preferred Skills:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Food Science
  • Quality
  • Manufacturing or related field
• Familiarity with:
  • QCMS (Quality Management Systems)
  • HACCP
  • FSSC (Food Safety System Certification)