Quality Analyst

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Plastipak Productivity Center - Jackson Center, OH is seeking a Quality Analyst to help ensure the highest quality of our rigid plastic containers. You will work with R&D, customers, and manufacturing to evaluate, validate and launch products and equipment.

You will verify requirements, monitor material and product quality, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven methods, audits, and standardized inspection programs across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field OR 3+ years in product development or QA environment.
• Lean Six Sigma tools and SPC/Analytics experience (MiniTab preferred).
• Experience with automated quality inspection systems preferred.
• Knowledge of DOE, FMEA, 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Willingness to travel about 25%.

Responsibilities

• Assure customer satisfaction by verifying requirements are met and identifying improvements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional Product Development teams to transfer knowledge to production.
• Use statistical tools to measure conformance and validate processes.
• Drive process control and variability reduction across sites.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and ISO/food safety efforts.
• Develop and reinforce inspection and sampling procedures with Quality Technicians.
• Audit and maintain ISO standards and food safety certification.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

SPC/Analytics

DOE

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

MiniTab

Quality Assurance

Education

B.S. in STEM field

Tools

MiniTab

Automated inspection systems

Job description

## Quality AnalystApplylocations: Plastipak Productivity Center - Jackson Center, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ24023As the Quality Analyst for our R&D facility, you help ensure the highest quality products (rigid plastic containers) are developed and produced. In this role, you will work with R&D, customers, and manufacturing sites on evaluation, validation and commercial launches of products and equipment.**You Will*** Assure customer satisfaction by verifying requirements are met, monitoring raw material and product quality, and identifying improvement opportunities.* Coordinate with cross-functional Product Development teams to transfer knowledge from developmental to production phase.* Utilize statistical and analytical tools to measure process and product specification conformance and validate process conformance is maintained.* Drive a culture of process control and variability reduction, which involves the opportunity for exposure at many of our sites.* Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.* Develop and reinforce standardized programs for use and maintenance of automated production/in-line inspection systems.* Work with site leadership to maintain ISO standards and food safety certification, including serving as an auditor.* Partner with customers, suppliers, and internal partners to develop and maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and lead continuous improvement activities.* Assist in interpreting SPC data to improve and understand production processes to increase quality and efficiency.* Develop inspection and sampling procedures by working with Quality Technicians to ensure control of quality at the most economical costs.**You Have*** Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field OR 3+ years of experience working in a product development or quality assurance environment.* Experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and SPC/Analytics software packages, such as MiniTab.* Experience working with automated quality inspection system preferred.* Demonstrated knowledge of DOE, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, etc.* An eagerness to learn and be exposed to a wide variety of opportunities.* Ability to travel approximately 25%As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:* Wellness Programs* Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision* EAP, Employee Assistance Program* Life Insurance* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance* Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term* Accidental Insurance* Critical Illness Insurance* Hospital Indemnity Insurance* 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature* Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases* Paid Company Holidays* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account* Caregiving via Care.com* Pet Insurance* Tuition Assistance Program* Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program* Travel Assistance* Employee Discount Programs### *\*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements*Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.