Global Quality Engineer: Continuous Improvement & SPC

Silgan White Cap Corp; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Career growth

Team events

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Corporate Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence across a global manufacturing network. You will audit quality systems, support launches, and lead process improvements, leveraging SPC and Six Sigma to meet corporate goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product development, suppliers, and plant teams, with a focus on data-driven decision making and robust quality controls.

Qualifications

• 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 interact with cross-functional teams including product development and suppliers.

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

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Job description

Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Corporate Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence across a global manufacturing network. You will audit quality systems, support launches, and lead process improvements, leveraging SPC and Six Sigma to meet corporate goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product development, suppliers, and plant teams, with a focus on data-driven decision making and robust quality controls.