Precision Quality Analyst - Manufacturing QC

Silgan Containers; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,544,000 - 93,677,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Edison, New Jersey seeks a Quality Analyst to monitor production, perform inspections, and help with continuous improvement. You will use Gainseeker and precision tools to ensure products meet specifications, document results, and support quality initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in quality control within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Basic understanding of raw material identification and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Basic knowledge of equipment operation and material flow within a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production to ensure products meet dimensional and visual specifications.
• Use quality-control software, including Gainseeker, for data collection, analysis, training, and record control.
• Perform inspections and special testing, including metallurgical and product testing.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, microscopes, go/no-go gauges, analytical balances, and enamel raters.
• Review prints, specification sheets, standard sheets, charts, and written and verbal instructions.
• Identify and reject raw materials that do not meet specifications.
• Place nonconforming production on hold and assist with defect sorting and disposition.
• Investigate and help process customer complaints and quality reports.
• Accurately document visual and dimensional inspection results.
• Identify defects and clearly document the disposition of held or released product.
• Assist with the gauge calibration program and report equipment or gauges requiring repair.
• Help train manufacturing employees on data collection and quality procedures.
• Create files and establish procedures within the QA/S system.
• Direct and complete quality projects with little or no supervision.
• Communicate out-of-specification conditions to mechanics, supervisors, and management.
• Assist with employee and Management Trainee training as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow all safety policies and company directives.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gainseeker

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Microscopes

Go/no-go gauges

Analytical balances

Job description

Silgan Containers in Edison, New Jersey seeks a Quality Analyst to monitor production, perform inspections, and help with continuous improvement. You will use Gainseeker and precision tools to ensure products meet specifications, document results, and support quality initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts with occasional overtime.