Quality Engineer

Location: Onsite, Time-based Flexible Schedule - Cincinnati, OH

About Us:

Join CREMER NORTH AMERICA - "Where Global Strength Fuels Local Succes"

Global Strength

CREMER OLEO, is the oleochemicals division of CREMER, family-owned enterprise, with headquarter based in Hamburg, Germany, dedicated to plant-based raw materials, from glycerin and fatty acids/alcohols to esters, MCT oils, soap base and bioethanol. We combine trading, distribution, contract manufacturing and end-to-end supply-chain services across key markets worldwide. Our customers include leading players in personal care, nutrition, health, and homecare.

About the Role:

As a key member of our team reporting to the Quality Assurance & Lab Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing our quality processes. Harness your critical thinking and technical writing skills to research, develop, and document vital quality initiatives-including process and software validation, procedures, risk assessments, and PFMEAs. You'll collaborate closely with operations, quality, laboratory, and engineering teams to design, implement, and oversee robust testing and validation protocols, directly contributing to our ongoing success and innovation.

Role Key Responsibilities:

• Lead thorough root cause investigations and implement effective CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) to resolve issues and ensure lasting solutions.
• Champion and drive Kaizen optimization initiatives to address top quality challenges and foster continuous improvement.
• Manage data collection and analysis, utilizing standard Quality Loss Trees to enhance operational KPI reporting and performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) documents, conduct risk assessments, and ensure continuous updates for both equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with department leaders to execute validation activities, including comprehensive report writing and hands-on participation throughout the process.

Role Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science field (Chemistry, Biology, Physics)
• 5 years of experience in a similar QE role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a GMP environment, particularly Chemical, Cosmetics, home health care.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis investigation, as well as writing and updating SOP's.

Role Personal Attributes

• Detail Oriented: Demonstrates thorough attention to all aspects of tasks, ensuring precision and adherence to high standards.
• Self-motivated: Exhibits initiative and consistently advances work independently, requiring minimal supervision.
• Collaborative: Engages constructively with colleagues to achieve shared objectives and foster collective success.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies and implements opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes on a continual basis.

Compensation:

At CREMER, we offer a standout compensation package that includes competitive wages, comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and a time-based flexible schedule. We also offer an employee annual bonus, 401(k) match, and an annual profit share with potential contributions up to 9%-because we believe in rewarding your impact and investing in your future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, including child birth or any related condition, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.