Engineer, Quality Systems

Description

About Monogram Foods

A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change.

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient

At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate.

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members.

So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.

About The Job

The Engineer, Quality Systems provides technical leadership in food safety, quality systems, and process improvement to ensure Monogram’s products meet or exceed customer expectations. This role leads projects that strengthen process control, quality control points, and system capability while ensuring full adherence to Monogram standards, customer requirements, and all applicable regulatory guidelines.

This is a remote role that requires travel to manufacturing facilities and partner locations to support design, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Scale up research & development (R&D) formulations to full-scale production, ensuring all flow diagrams, specifications, and plant processes are developed in accordance with:
• Customer requirements
• Monogram standards and specifications
• Federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Develop statistical and product evidence for customer review to confirm compliance with product design criteria.
• Create detailed scopes of work that clearly communicate project objectives to clients, Sales, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Lead food safety and quality improvement projects at manufacturing sites to reduce defects and customer complaints.
• Train Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) personnel on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to define project installation requirements, including sanitary design, materials of construction, and installation methods.
• Utilize standard engineering practices, including calculations, spreadsheets, equipment schedules, standard details, and control sequences.
• Respond quickly and accurately to customer inquiries and provide timely technical support.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support quality and safety initiatives.
  

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Chemical, or Food Process Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing, including 3–5 years focused on process improvement within the Food & Beverage industry.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Experience with HACCP, FSMA, and GFSI standards and working knowledge of 9 CFR and 21 CFR regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Must be able to travel as required for project design, implementation, and execution.
  
  

Competencies And Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Deep understanding of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
• Project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to influence and drive change through collaboration and data-driven decision-making
  
  

Physical Demands

• Remote work with regular travel to plant sites requiring standing, walking, and climbing in production environments
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
• Visual acuity sufficient for reviewing documents, specifications, and technical data
  
  

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment And Personal Protective Equipment

• Remote-based with frequent travel to manufacturing plants and partner locations
• Exposure to typical food manufacturing environments, including variable temperatures, humidity, and noise levels
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, and steel-toe shoes, is required when on site
  
  

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.