Quality Engineer - Operational Excellence
Terre Haute, IN, 47802 On-site
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About the role
saturn petcare is a state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility committed to delivering safe, high-quality products in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. The Quality Engineer – Operational Excellence plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site. This position operates within a cross-functional team focused on process optimization, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and data-driven decision-making. This role ensures that all improvement activities are executed in alignment with food safety, SQF, FDA, and low-acid canned food (LACF) regulatory requirements, while improving process capability, reducing waste, and enhancing operational performance. This role reports to the Quality Control Manager with a dotted line to the Operational Excellence Director
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
- 3–7+ years of experience in food manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement, RCA, and CAPA systems.
- Working knowledge of: SQF, HACCP, FSMA, FDA LACF requirements (21 CFR 113)
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Strong data analysis capability (Excel, Minitab, SPC tools).
- Experience with SAP and document management systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights and practical solutions.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication to various levels of the organization.
- Project management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining compliance.