Quality Analyst — Precision QC in Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Silgan; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Edison, New Jersey is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our manufacturing team. You will monitor production, perform inspections, and use precision measurement tools to ensure products meet specifications.

This role emphasizes quality control, defect prevention, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to work with production teams, participate in gauge calibration, and contribute to safe, efficient operations.

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 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Basic understanding of raw material identification and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gainseeker

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Go/no-go gauges

Analytical balances

Job description

Silgan Containers in Edison, New Jersey is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our manufacturing team. You will monitor production, perform inspections, and use precision measurement tools to ensure products meet specifications.

This role emphasizes quality control, defect prevention, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to work with production teams, participate in gauge calibration, and contribute to safe, efficient operations.