Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Quality Engineer! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. 

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for coordinating plant FSQA operations. You will direct Quality team members in adhering to FSQA protocols, lead continuous improvement projects, and analyze process capabilities. You will collaborate with Quality leaders to identify areas for process improvement and ensure application of regulatory and company standards. Additionally, you will promote FSQA measures and train team members in quality standards and procedures.

A Day in the Life...

• ​​Responsible for coordinating and directing operations and quality personnel to assure adherence with all aspects of a quality system that supports the production of safe, high quality product within design limits compliance​. • ​​Leads continuous process improvement projects by applying an organized problem solving plan using Ocean Spray Continuous Improvement tools, general statistical tools, and process control and capability analysis​. • ​​Responsible for training of employees in quality standards and lab testing and product analysis​. • ​​Assures regulatory, company standards, and Food Safety Quality Programs are in-place and implemented within a team work environment working 7/24 schedules by assisting the Quality Manager in the identification and remediation of gaps in current Quality practices, processes, procedures, and controlled documentation​. ​• ​Supports and promotes food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment​. • ​​Have understanding and knowledge of the SQF code​.

What We Are Looking For:

• ​​​​Experience with food/beverage Food Safety and quality systems​ • ​​​​Technical skills​ • ​​​​Experience with statistical process control (SPC), failure mode effect analysis (FMEA), process capability studies, statistical and quality sampling software, etc.​ • ​​​​Influential​ • ​​​​Good interpersonal skills​ • ​​​​Business management skills​ • ​​​​Great communication skills​ • ​​​​SQF or other GFSI scheme​ • ​​​​Experience in the application of HACCP Principles​

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 1 Year of Experience

Benefits:

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1:1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.