Corporate Quality Engineer

Silgan Containers; Downers Grove, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance, AD&D and

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Corporate Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence across a global manufacturing organization. This role focuses on auditing and improving quality systems, supporting product launches, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong statistics knowledge, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and ISO-based quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong knowledge of statistics and quality tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interact with product development, suppliers, customers, and production teams.
• Comfortable with interaction with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Audit and improve quality systems, process monitoring, and data collection tools.
• Support new product launches and manufacturing quality improvements.
• Develop and validate testing and inspection protocols.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
• Utilize statistical analysis and SPC to improve quality performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and plant teams on quality initiatives.
• Support quality standards and best practices, including Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and ISO-based systems.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Quality tools

Lean Six Sigma

ISO-based quality systems

SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Quality Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corporate Quality Engineer Downers Grove, IL Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader - We are Silgan Silgan Closures, a global manufacturer in sustainable packaging solutions, is seeking a Corporate Quality Engineer to join our team at our Downers Grove, IL Corporate Office. This highly visible role is ideal for a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, or Quality Systems Engineer who is passionate about driving quality excellence, continuous improvement, and operational performance across a global manufacturing organization. You will identify, research, implement, manage, and audit systems that support corporate quality goals and manufacturing operations while collaborating with product development, suppliers, customers, and production teams. The Corporate Quality Engineer will play a key role in enhancing quality management systems, supporting process improvements, and ensuring effective implementation of quality standards, inspection protocols, corrective actions, and preventive actions across multiple manufacturing facilities.

What we offer you

• Great working environment with opportunity to learn, grow and contribute
• Competitive salary $85,000 to $95,000 based on education and experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision healthcare insurance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, identity theft, legal services, pet insurance, identity theft
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events, food trucks, giveaways, and team activities
• Career advancement opportunities within a global Fortune 500 company

What you will do

As the Corporate Quality Engineer, you will:

• Audit and improve quality systems, process monitoring, and data collection tools
• Support new product launches and manufacturing quality improvements
• Develop and validate testing and inspection protocols
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects
• Utilize statistical analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to improve quality performance
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and plant teams on quality initiatives
• Support quality standards and best practices, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, and ISO-based quality systems

What you will need to have

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to regularly interact with material scientists, tool/process engineers, product development teams and all manufacturing functions
• Comfortable with intermittent and escorted interaction with suppliers and customers

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Systems
• Metal closures manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, problem solving and quality management equipment and systems

Limitations and disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.

EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.