Lead Quality Engineer - Consumables

Job Description

Job Summary
This role will primarily focus on Total Organic Carbon certified reference material and reference material quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both, is self-motivated, strategic and team focused. This is an exciting and unique role, where the candidate will take ownership of quality systems, compliance, and data analysis for revolutionary technologies across three manufacturing sites, two of which are international. Proven communication and team building skills are essential to success. We are looking for a candidate who can be a key contributor and leader on a talented and diverse team to meet both quality and customer expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional quality improvement teams ensuring quality activities and plans are formulated and followed and key quality metrics are met
• Identify and lead application of quality tools (e.g. RCA, FMEA, CAPA) on internal laboratory manufacturing processes, customer support processes, supplier processes, and continuous improvement
• Drive and establish process validation, monitoring and control at critical suppliers and internally using data analysis software tools (e.g. JMP) and conduct Design of Experiments for critical product parameters
• Present supplier and customer data to various internal and external audiences
• Facilitate and review quality activities for raw material approval, supplier manufacturing processes (control plans, formulation instructions) and confirm process capability
• Investigate internal or customer product quality problems, determine root cause, gather and analyze data and implement corrective/preventive actions for non-conformance. Author Failure Analysis Reports
• Participate as a core team member on new product development and introduction teams
• Support external customer and registrar audits to ISO 9001:2015, ISO17025, and ISO 17034 quality standards
• Establish statistically based sampling plans to ensure product quality and establish quality control testing requirements of analytical instruments and reference standards

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of chemical engineering topics as they relate to certified reference materials and reference materials for Sievers analytical instruments
• In-depth laboratory quality and life science knowledge
• Awareness and working knowledge of TOC testing
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail and emotional intelligence skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong data analytical skills and ability to excel in online quality systems
• Proficient with data analysis, data analysis tools (e.g. JMP), and other software tools (e.g. Salesforce and SAP)
• Ability to present complex data to a variety of audiences for understanding
• Ability to solve complex problems in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize assignments, manage changing priorities, handle multiple tasks, and innovate continuous improvement in fast-paced life science and industrial and environmental industries
• Ability to drive continuous improvement with minimal direct oversight
• Ability to mentor others, collaborate, team building, and lead change

Education & Experience:

Required

• B.S or M.S. degree in an Engineering or Biology discipline (preferably, Bio-Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related degree)
• Understanding of laboratory manufacturing environments and new product introduction processes

Preferred

• Experience in TOC water testing in I&E or Life Sciences applications
• Experience in International Quality Standards, particularly ISO 90015, ISO 17025, and ISO 17034

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Compensation:
The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! 
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We also offer...

• Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
• Training in valuable skills
• Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
• Strong leadership team!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

This position is expected to stay open until November 30, 2026. Please submit your application by this date, to ensure consideration.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.