[Hiring] Quality Engineer REMOTE USA
Position: Quality Engineer
Date Posted: August 14, 2025
Industry: Manufacturing / Consumer Goods
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 2-4 years in operations, quality, or regulatory compliance roles
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Science-related field
Salary: $77,200 – $90,800 per year
Location: United States (REMOTE)
Company: The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Description:
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its Corporate Quality team, playing a critical role in ensuring product excellence and driving continuous improvement across both internal and external contract manufacturing sites. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quality Assurance: Develop, implement, and oversee quality assurance procedures to ensure all products meet established standards. Contribute to quality planning for new product launches, collaborating with R&D, Operations, and external manufacturing partners.
- Quality Control: Conduct inspections, audits, and tests to identify defects or deviations, particularly in granular, plastic, and assembly product manufacturing. Track vendor performance trends and manage defective product waiver processes.
- Problem Solving & Data Analysis: Investigate complex quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Analyze data using tools like Excel and Minitab to identify trends, even with incomplete datasets.
- Training & Documentation: Develop and deliver micro-trainings, update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and support local quality teams to ensure consistent adherence to standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams—R&D, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Engineering, and Finance—to improve processes and resolve critical issues.
Desired Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills for managing and interpreting large datasets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex technical issues.
- Proactive and action-oriented mindset, with the ability to work effectively under uncertainty.
- Auditing experience or a strong interest in developing auditing expertise.
- Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in process-oriented or contract manufacturing settings.
Certifications (Preferred but Not Required): CQA, CQE, CQIA, CRE, CSQP.
Additional Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Wellness reimbursement program.
- Competitive 401K match (up to 7.5%) and 15% company stock discount.
- Career growth opportunities through diverse experiences rather than a fixed career ladder.
- Family planning benefits, including up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
- Access to Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity, sustainability, and professional growth.
- Opportunities for community service and volunteer programs.
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