Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, D/

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging in Garland, Texas seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure the highest quality of our rigid plastic containers. You will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal partners to develop and maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and lead continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include defining performance metrics, monitoring quality, leading root cause analyses (DOE, FMEA, 8D, SPC), and auditing ISO standards and food safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 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, such as reducing rework and scrap and ensuring on-time delivery to customers.
• Analyze statistical process control data to understand process variation and initiate corrective actions; lead change control protocols.
• Investigate customer issues with product quality and lead root cause analyses, DOE, or 8D programs to develop effective corrective actions.
• Visit customer facilities to conduct health check meetings and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Serve as site voice-to-suppliers for quality issues.
• Maintain ISO standards and food safety certification, including auditing responsibilities.
• Direct the work of Quality Technicians and develop training on quality control for Associates.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

DOE

FMEA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

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.

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

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