Principal Food Safety Quality Engineer- Facility Sanitary Design

Conagra Brands

  • Chicago, IL
  • $107,000-156,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Reporting to the Sr Director FSQRA as the Principal Food Safety Quality Engineer you'll focus on Facility Sanitary Design specific to food safety and quality expertise working across the manufacturing network while establishing “best in class” procedures and processes cross-functionally aligned with FSQRA, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Procurement and IT.You'll develop, implement, and manage quality control systems designed to ensure the continuous improvement of production processes. Work with multiple departments, including manufacturing, engineering, and procurement, to identify and resolve quality-related issues, ensuring that products meet both internal and external customer expectations.Responsibilities
  • Technical Expertise: Act as a technical expert across the quality control systems with focus on Facility Sanitary Design.
  • Develop and Implement Quality Control Systems: Design and implement comprehensive quality assurance protocols across the manufacturing and supply chain network to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards.
  • Analyze Data: Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and recommend areas for improvement.
  • Quality Audits: Conduct regular quality audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and company policies.
  • Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve quality issues promptly, using industry insight and root cause analysis to implement or recommend corrective action techniques.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and enhance product quality control work streams.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed records of quality control activities, including inspection reports, test results, and corrective actions.
  • Project Management: Complex project management while keeping current with the latest industry standards and regulations relative to facility sanitary design.
  • Training: Train and mentor staff on quality assurance processes and best practices.
  • Customer Interaction: Communicate with stakeholders regarding quality issues and corrective actions.
  • Compliance: Ensure that all products comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in Facility Sanitary Design
  • Experience with quality control methodologies, including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO standards.
  • Experience analyzing complex data and identify patterns and trends.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Proficient in root cause analysis and developing effective corrective actions.
  • Conduct inspections and audits to ensure product quality
  • Communicate technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Provided technical training from both internal subject matter experts and external resources including process equipment suppliers, industry associations and/or academic institutions.
  • This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations Denver, CO and east and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport
  • 50% Travel to, and working in, manufacturing facilities in North America including travel to vendor or training facilities both in North America and internationally.
#LI-PM2#LI-Remote#LI-MSLCompensation: Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.Anticipated Close Date: October 24, 2025Our Benefits:We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company:At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Conagra Brands