Quality Engineer

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Fortune 500 stability

Safety & quality culture

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. The role emphasizes solving manufacturing challenges, using data to drive decisions, and partnering with operations to enhance product quality and process performance.

You will apply statistical tools, conduct analyses, and support calibration and QA equipment maintenance while advancing SQF/ISO compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in quality engineering or related roles.
• Knowledge of SPC, Process Capability, and DOE.
• Experience with SQF/ISO or similar quality management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to drive quality improvements.
• Apply SPC, Process Capability, DOE for process improvements.
• Perform dimensional inspections and testing with metrology tools.
• Analyze inspection results and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain inspection methods and gauging systems.
• Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, R&D, and Technical Services.
• Automate quality inspection processes to improve efficiency.
• Manage Product Hold for Inspection and OEM quality processes as needed.

Skills

SPC

DOE

Process Capability

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Inspections

Automation

Education

Bachelor's in Quality Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Packaging/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Metrology Equipment

Quality Systems

Job description

Quality Engineer

Evansville, IN | Silgan Closures

We're seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Evansville, IN team. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, leveraging data to drive decisions, and partnering with operations teams to improve product quality and process performance. If you're passionate about statistical analysis, process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.

What We Offer You:

• Excellent compensation based on experience, skills, education, and market conditions

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and more

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Promotion-from-within culture with career growth opportunities

• Long-term employment with a stable Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer

• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What You'll Do:

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, driving quality improvements, and ensuring products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

• Apply statistical tools such as SPC, Process Capability Analysis, Design of Experiments, and Root Cause Analysis to improve manufacturing processes

• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes and products through data-driven decision making

• Perform dimensional inspections and testing using appropriate metrology equipment and quality tools

• Analyze inspection results and prepare technical reports, recommendations, and documentation

• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection methods, gauging systems, and measurement procedures

• Support calibration and maintenance of laboratory and quality assurance equipment

• Guide quality inspectors in daily testing, inspection, and problem-solving activities

• Assist with the maintenance and compliance of SQF and Quality Management Systems

• Lead and support corrective action, continuous improvement, and quality-focused projects

• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, R&D, and Technical Services to solve quality concerns

• Automate quality inspection and measurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention

• Manage Product Hold for Inspection inventory and OEM-related quality processes as needed

We need you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field preferred

• Experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related role

• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools including SPC, Process Capability, and DOE

• Experience with quality systems, GFSI programs, SQF, ISO, or similar quality management systems preferred

• Leadership experience preferred

Why Silgan Closures?

At Silgan Closures, we're more than a manufacturing company. We're a trusted partner to leading consumer brands and a leader in packaging solutions. Our employees help deliver innovative, high-quality products while driving sustainability, safety, and operational excellence.

• Stable, Fortune 500 company with operations worldwide

• Essential manufacturing business serving leading food and beverage brands

• Strong commitment to employee development and career growth

• Safety-first culture focused on continuous improvement

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.