Global Quality Engineer - Packaging & Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Team activities

Job summary

Silgan Closures seeks a Corporate Quality Engineer in Downers Grove, IL to lead quality initiatives across our global manufacturing footprint. You will partner with product development, suppliers, customers, and production teams to elevate quality and drive operational excellence.

The role focuses on auditing quality systems, leading root-cause analyses, and applying SPC, Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and ISO-based practices to improve processes and product quality.

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 regularly interact with product development teams and all manufacturing functions.

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

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Silgan Closures seeks a Corporate Quality Engineer in Downers Grove, IL to lead quality initiatives across our global manufacturing footprint. You will partner with product development, suppliers, customers, and production teams to elevate quality and drive operational excellence.

The role focuses on auditing quality systems, leading root-cause analyses, and applying SPC, Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and ISO-based practices to improve processes and product quality.