Oberto Snacks Inc. · 1 month ago
Quality Assurance Engineer Specialist
Kent, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expOberto Snacks Inc. is a leading innovative meat snacks company with a commitment to quality and excellence. The Quality Assurance Engineer Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing systems that ensure robust quality measurement and control across all production operations, while also driving continuous improvement in product integrity.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Maintain the sensory evaluation program, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
Manage the customer comment system and lead investigations into customer concerns
Develop and maintain process specifications to strengthen quality plans and ensure consistent product quality
Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods to monitor quality systems and report trends
Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities across the facility, working independently with Operations leadership
Resolve complex quality and food safety issues using engineering principles and system knowledge
Conduct thorough, fact-based root cause analyses for significant quality and food safety events
Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to execute projects, address issues, and improve processes
Organize, analyze, and visualize quality data using tools such as Power BI
Develop and deliver training on QA systems; provide guidance in product evaluation and QA activities
Maintain QA databases and records; manage QA requests and ensure timely follow-up aligned with quality objectives
Lead meetings and communications regarding QA system performance, concerns, and updates
Prepare and publish weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics; effectively communicate findings at all organizational levels
Mentor team members in QA data analysis, trend identification, and reporting
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High School or Equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
Computer literacy
Understanding of HACCP
Expert Microsoft Excel
An understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Ability to work independently
Strong math skills
Cooperative - working well with diverse groups
Diplomacy Skills
Analytical; proven problem-solving ability
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Able to work with urgency and the ability to prioritize work
Strong oral and written communication skills
English competency
Preferred
Background in food science or related science area preferred prefer a degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Life Sciences
Experience in reporting tools like Tableau or power BI preferred
Benefits
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness programs, and Flex spending account.
Flexible Personal Time Off Plan
401K Plan with a generous company match
Annual performance incentive.
10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.
Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
Discount commuter benefits
Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Services and Pet Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
Matching Charity Donations
Pet Insurance
Oberto Product Discounts
Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
First-class onsite fitness center
Company
Oberto Snacks Inc.
About Oberto Snacks Inc: You could say Art Oberto was born to make jerky, but truth is, he didn’t actually take over the family business until he was sixteen.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-04-12Acquired
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