Quality Engineer

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage, including M

EAP

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Disability Insurance: Short-Term &Long

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Plan, with Company Matching

Paid Time Off - 80 hours

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

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Garland, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the highest quality produced at the site. You will define metrics, monitor processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with customers, suppliers and internal partners.

You will investigate issues, perform root cause analyses, and support ISO standards and food safety certification. The role directs Quality Technicians and provides training on quality control to associates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TQM, and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement performance metrics for processes and monitor output and quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet quality goals (rework/scrap, on-time delivery).
• Investigate customer quality issues and lead root cause analyses/DOE/8D actions.
• Lead change control protocols and verify effective implementation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DOE

FMEA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

TQM

Six Sigma

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.

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

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com