Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will lead root cause investigations, drive corrective and preventive actions, and support continuous improvement within a fast-paced food, flavor, and fragrance manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with production, process engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues, maintain and improve the Quality Management System, and ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and close Quality Notifications (QNs) in a timely, thorough, and well-documented manner.
• Perform trend analysis on production and quality data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
• Develop, implement, and monitor effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve process capability.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, data, and evidence of compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining, updating, and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Generate clear and insightful reports and dashboards to communicate quality metrics, trends, and progress to stakeholders.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Ensure quality requirements are understood and followed across relevant operations in the food, flavor, and fragrance production environment.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Quality Engineer leading root cause analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
• Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and managing CAPAs.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ability to perform data and trend analysis on production and quality metrics.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and supply chain.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar enterprise systems for quality or production data.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their application to quality and process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document findings and present quality metrics.

• Experience in the food, flavor, or fragrance industry or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with quality standards and audit processes in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to create and maintain dashboards and visual reports for quality performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as the primary Quality Engineer while partnering closely with a broader quality team.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on problem-solving and prevention.
• Comfort working with flavor and fragrance production processes and related quality requirements.

This role is based fully onsite in a manufacturing facility within the food, flavor, and fragrance industry. You will work as part of a quality team of approximately 20 people and serve as the primary Quality Engineer, partnering closely with process engineering and production teams on the plant floor. The schedule is onsite five days per week with flexibility in start time, typically beginning around 7:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m., depending on business and personal needs. The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with frequent interaction across operations, engineering, and supply chain. Standard manufacturing safety practices and appropriate attire for a production and quality setting are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Princeton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Health & Wellness Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP options) Dental & vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life insurance & AD&D Short‑ and long‑term disability Extra mental health benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) [glassdoor.com], [careers.usnews.com] 💰 Financial & Retirement 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match, varies by plan/era) Performance bonuses (role‑dependent) Tuition reimbursement / education assistance Equity or incentive plans (eligible roles) [glassdoor.com], [careers.usnews.com]

This is a fully onsite position in Princeton,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000