Quality Engineer

Plastipak; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical,?

EAP, Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance: Short-Term &Long

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st yr

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Scholarship Programs

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak in Garland, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure top-quality plastics containers are produced at the site. You will partner with customers, suppliers and internal teams to develop and maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes metrics, cross-functional collaboration, root cause analysis, DOE, and leading site audits while maintaining ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of process improvement concepts such as DOE, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, SPC and other analytical problem solving/continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TQM, and Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to lead teams in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement performance metrics for processes, measure output, monitor performance, quality and compliance to processes and to business goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality goals are met, including reducing rework and scrap and ensuring on-time product delivery to customers.
• Analyze SPC data to understand process variation, initiate corrective actions, and lead change control protocols to validate changes.
• Investigate customer issues with product quality and lead root cause analyses, DOE design, or 8D programs to implement effective corrective actions.
• Visit customer facilities to conduct health-check meetings and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Serve as site voice-to-suppliers for all quality issues.
• Work with site leadership to maintain ISO standards and food safety certifications, including serving as auditor.
• Direct the work of Quality Technicians.
• Develop and deliver training on quality control to Associates.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

DOE

FMEA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

TQM

Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

As Quality Engineer, you ensure the highest quality products/rigid plastic containers are produced at the Garland site. You work closely with customers, suppliers and internal partners to develop & maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and lead continuous improvement activities.

You Will

• Define and implement performance metrics for processes, measure output, monitor performance, quality and compliance to processes and to business goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to quality goals are met, such as rework and scrap reduction, as well as on time product delivery to customers.
• Analyze statistical process control data to understand process variation, initiating corrective actions when necessary. In addition, lead change control protocols and follow-up to validate effective change implementation.
• Investigate customer issues with product quality and lead the development of root cause analyses, design of experiments (DOE), or 8D programs to produce effective corrective actions.
• Visit customer facilities to conduct health check meetings and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Serve as site voice-to-suppliers for all quality issues.
• Work with site leadership to maintain ISO standards and food safety certification, including serving as auditor.
• Direct work of Quality Technicians.
• Develop and deliver training on quality control to Associates.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of one 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of process improvement concepts such as DOE, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, SPC and other analytical problem solving/continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TQM, and Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to lead teams in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.

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 Employer