Process Quality Engineer

Thomas Foods International, USA is raising the standard in premium protein production. As a world leader and home to the #1 brand in lamb and goat
, we deliver sustainably sourced, high‑quality proteins to customers across retail, food service, and manufacturing — and we do it with passion, purpose, and a customer‑first mindset.

Our portfolio includes pasture‑raised lamb, organic and grass‑fed beef, free‑range goat, milk‑fed veal, and specialty exotics
, all supported by rigorous quality standards and trusted global sourcing. We're committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and the craftsmanship that sets us apart in a global industry.

As part of Australia’s largest family‑owned meat processor
, TFI USA blends global strength with local expertise
, powered by advanced U.S. operations and a rapidly expanding national footprint.
Safety isn’t just a priority here — it’s who we are. And it shows:
TFI USA earned two national safety awards in the past two years
, reflecting our unwavering commitment to protecting our people and raising the standard across the industry.

At TFI USA, you won’t just join a company —

You'll join a team that’s shaping the future of premium meat proteins!

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Quality, the Process Quality Engineer role is a high‑visibility, high‑impact leadership role within the Quality Control Department at TFI USA.

This is your opportunity to lead, influence, and innovate
. You’ll partner with leaders across the plant, coach employees and bring new ideas to life. If you’re energized by continuous improvement, the ability to make a difference, being part of a dynamic team of leaders, and working for an employer of choice - then this with role is for you !

• Develop, maintain, and execute area-specific process control scorecards.
• Monitor, track, and trend key quality and food safety KPIs (yields, defects, hold product, foreign material, complaints, micro results, audit findings).
• Verify HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and USDA regulatory compliance on the production floor.
• Conduct routine process audits to ensure adherence to SOPs and preventive controls.
• Identify process deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Use statistical data and operational metrics to identify trends and process variation.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations using structured problem‑solving tools (5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto).
• Partner with Operations to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Drive reduction of rework, foreign material incidents, customer complaints, and non‑conformances.
• Present data‑driven findings and improvement plans to plant leadership.

• Lead investigations related to customer complaints and foreign material incidents.
• Serve as primary quality lead during internal, customer, and third‑party audits.
• Provide documentation and technical support for regulatory and customer inquiries.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of corrective action reports.
• Leadership & Training
• Train and mentor Quality Technicians within assigned area.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for designated production processes.
• Support cross‑functional collaboration between Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Sanitation.
• Promote a culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Support
• Support pre‑operational inspections and production start‑up verification.
• Assist with validation and verification of new processes, equipment, and product launches.
• Participate in risk assessments and food safety program reviews.
• Perform other related duties within scope and capability as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Biological Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in USDA‑inspected food manufacturing (meat or protein industry strongly preferred), Equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP,…