Job Title: Product Quality Assurance Manager
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Location: Sterling, Virginia
Employment Type: Full Time
Engagement Type: Direct Hire
Final Interview: Onsite with client FSQA leadership
Base Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Position Summary
Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is hiring on behalf of our client for a Product Quality Assurance Manager to join their Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) team onsite in Sterling, Virginia. The client is a food manufacturing organization operating in a highly regulated environment with a strong emphasis on food safety, quality excellence, and continuous improvement across research and development, operations, and quality functions.
In this role, the Product Quality Assurance Manager will support product quality initiatives, collaborate closely with Research and Development (R&D), and partner with cross functional teams to ensure successful product development, commercialization, and manufacturing execution. The position requires strong food manufacturing experience, working knowledge of food safety systems, and the ability to manage quality projects while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance and Food Safety
- Support FSQA programs and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain strong knowledge of GFSI certification standards, including SQF, BRC, and ISO 22000
- Support quality initiatives within a food manufacturing environment
- Identify quality risks, investigate issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Product Development and Commercialization
- Collaborate with R&D teams to support product development and commercialization processes
- Participate in product trials, validations, and manufacturing evaluations
- Provide quality input throughout product lifecycle activities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and manufacturing processes
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D, operations, production, and other internal teams to drive quality objectives
- Lead and support quality related projects while maintaining effective communication across departments
- Provide technical guidance and problem solving support for quality challenges
Documentation and Compliance
- Review and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and records
- Support audits, certifications, and compliance activities
- Ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical field with 4 to 6 years of food manufacturing experience, or a graduate degree with 2 to 4 years of relevant industry experience
- Minimum 2 years of FSQA and cross functional leadership experience
- Strong experience working in a food manufacturing environment is required
- Working knowledge of GFSI certification standards such as SQF, BRC, and ISO 22000
- Strong project management, communication, and problem solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting product development and commercialization activities
- Experience working in USDA regulated food manufacturing environments
- Experience with sous vide food manufacturing processes
- Strong technical knowledge of food safety and quality systems
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to bijon.das@dhakatech.us along with the following information:
Candidate Information
- Full Name (as per ID)
- Present Location (City and State)
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- LinkedIn Profile
- Work Authorization / Visa and Validity
Professional Summary
- Total Work Experience, Relevant Experience, and Years in the USA
- Highest Education (Year of Passing and College Name)
- Certifications (if any)
Availability and Engagement Details
- Availability for Interview (Preferred Time)
- Currently on a Project (Yes/No), and if yes, the reason for change or new project
- Willingness to Travel across US and Canada (as applicable)
- Comfortable with Contract or Full Time (please specify)
- Notice Period
- Vacation Plans in the Next Three Months
Interview and Submission Status
- Any Interviews in the Pipeline
- Any Final Interviews Pending
- Any Final Interviews or Offers currently (Yes/No)
- Have you been submitted to this client or vendor before