Quality Analyst

Plastipak; Jackson Center (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Quality Analyst for our R&D facility in Ohio to ensure the highest quality of rigid plastic containers. You will work with R&D, customers, and manufacturing sites on evaluation, validation and launches of products and equipment.

You will verify requirements, monitor material and product quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while supporting ISO standards and audits. Travel about 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or 3+ years in product development or quality assurance.
• Experience using Lean Six Sigma tools and SPC/Analytics software (e.g., MiniTab).
• Knowledge of DOE, FMEA, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assure customer satisfaction by verifying requirements are met and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional Product Development teams to transfer knowledge from development to production.
• Utilize statistical tools to measure conformance and validate processes.
• Drive a culture of process control and variability reduction across sites.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and reinforce standardized programs for automated production/inline inspection systems.
• Support ISO standards and food safety certification, including auditing activities.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal partners to maintain quality processes.
• Interpret SPC data to improve production quality and efficiency.
• Develop inspection and sampling procedures with Quality Technicians to control costs.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

SPC/Analytics software (MiniTab)

DOE/FMEA/8D/Root Cause Analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Automated quality inspection systems

Job description

As 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%

Benefits

• 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 Employer