Plastics Quality Engineer: SPC, DOE & Process Excellence

Closure Systems International (CSI); Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Closure Systems International is seeking a Quality Engineer/QA professional to lead mold qualification, perform data-driven quality initiatives, and maintain GMP-compliant processes in a plastics manufacturing environment.

You will work with production and technical teams to troubleshoot issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across products and processes while maintaining quality plans and internal audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3–7 years of experience and formal training in key technical areas.
• Manufacturing project participation experience.
• Experience using various quality tools.
• Strong understanding of SPC / SQC methods and charting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to develop quality plans.
• Good computer and networking skills including database management.
• Experience with auditing processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent MS Office skills to prepare spreadsheets and management communications.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing and high-speed production.
• Experience training employees in quality and job-related activities.
• Experience with measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Qualify new molds and correct dimensional problems.
• Lead quality projects (SPC, DOE tests) to improve products and processes.
• Troubleshoot process issues with production and technical staff.
• Maintain material specifications and QC records as needed.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions with QE oversight.
• Participate in DOE and other tests to analyze and qualify processes.
• Use Infinity QS to implement SPC and related techniques.
• Manage projects for new products, samples and processes.
• Develop and execute plans to improve manufacturing quality and efficiency.
• Ensure GMP compliance through microbiological testing and audits.
• Set up new items in the business system and verify against quality plans.
• Manage internal audit system; schedule, follow up and close gaps.
• Support SQF Food Packaging Safety Program and communication of vital info.
• Initiate actions to prevent nonconforming products and systems.
• Identify and record product/process quality problems.
• Provide solutions through designated channels.
• Prevent shipment of nonconforming product to customers.
• Suggest continual improvement actions for products, processes, systems.
• Verify implementation of solutions.

Skills

SPC / SQC

Quality tools

Blueprint reading

Team communication

Microsoft Office

High-speed manufacturing

Training in quality

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma with 3–7 years experience

College degree in Engineering

Tools

Infinity QS

Microsoft Excel

Quality management software

Job description

Closure Systems International is seeking a Quality Engineer/QA professional to lead mold qualification, perform data-driven quality initiatives, and maintain GMP-compliant processes in a plastics manufacturing environment.

You will work with production and technical teams to troubleshoot issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across products and processes while maintaining quality plans and internal audits.