Quality Analyst — Manufacturing QC & Process Improvement

silgancontainers; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Edison, New Jersey is seeking a Quality Analyst to monitor production, perform inspections, and ensure products meet dimensional and visual specifications. You will work with quality-control software, collect data, and support defect prevention and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience in quality control, basic SPC knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; rotating 12-hour shifts

Qualifications

• 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 computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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.

Skills

Quality control

SPC understanding

Microsoft Excel/Office

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gainseeker

Job description

Silgan Containers in Edison, New Jersey is seeking a Quality Analyst to monitor production, perform inspections, and ensure products meet dimensional and visual specifications. You will work with quality-control software, collect data, and support defect prevention and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience in quality control, basic SPC knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; rotating 12-hour shifts