Quality Engineer- Hattiesburg

Job Details: Job Location: Hattiesburg Plant - Hattiesburg, MS, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Description:

The Food Safety Quality) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all food products meet company quality standards and comply with applicable food safety regulations. This role supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality management systems, including HACCP, GMPs, sanitation programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Food Safety

Monitor and maintain food safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SQF, BRC, FDA, USDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct routine food safety audits and inspections.
Investigate food safety incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support allergen management and product traceability programs.
Coordinate environmental monitoring and microbiological testing programs.

Quality Assurance

Perform product evaluations and quality inspections.
Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Review and verify quality control records and documentation.
Analyze quality data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Manage customer complaints and quality-related investigations.

Compliance & Documentation

Maintain food safety and quality records, reports, and certifications.
Prepare documentation for internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Ensure accurate completion of regulatory and quality documentation.
Assist with annual program reviews and updates.

Training & Development

Train employees on food safety, sanitation, GMPs, and quality procedures.
Promote a culture of food safety and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Support onboarding and ongoing employee development initiatives.

Audit Support

Participate in customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
Respond to audit findings and track corrective actions to completion.
Assist with maintaining food safety certifications and compliance programs.

Performs other activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Educational and Other Skill Requirements: Educational and Other Skills Requirements:

2-5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, food manufacturing, or a related environment. Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Preferred)
Experience with HACCP, GMPs, and food safety management systems preferred.
Experience supporting regulatory, customer, or third-party audits.
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems.
Understanding of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SQF, BRC, and preventive controls.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to interpret regulations, specifications, and technical documents.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Certifications

HACCP Certification
PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
SQF Practitioner
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Certified Food Safety Professional (CFSP)