Quality Engineer

Green Bay Packaging; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug coverage

Wellness programs

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging in Green Bay, WI seeks a Quality Engineer to support product quality, safety, and continuous improvement. You will assist the Technical Manager in planning, implementing, and monitoring quality systems while ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.

The role requires analyzing data, conducting root-cause analyses, and driving corrective actions with cross-functional teams to enhance quality performance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing or quality experience preferred; internships may be considered.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement for nonconformances, complaints, and corrective actions.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analyses, implement corrective actions.
• Analyze data to identify trends and support problem-solving activities.
• Support customer audits, site visits, and product performance reviews.
• Maintain quality documentation, records, specifications, and supplier requirements.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality systems and work instructions.
• Provide quality training to production and operations personnel.
• Participate in internal audits and verification activities, follow up on actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and technical teams to enhance quality.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support our commitment to product quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This role will assist the Technical Manager in planning, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving quality systems and processes. The Quality Engineer will help ensure the effectiveness of the Product Quality and Safety Program, supporting compliance with internal standards and external customer requirements while driving initiatives that enhance quality performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to nonconformances, customer complaints, product returns, rework, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and implement effective corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze quality and process performance data to identify trends, support problem-solving activities, and drive measurable process improvements.
• Support customer audits, site visits, complaint investigations, and product performance reviews to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance.
• Maintain quality and product safety documentation, records, specifications, and supplier quality requirements.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to production and operations personnel to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, and verification activities, and support corrective action follow-up.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and technical teams to improve product quality, process capability, and operational performance.
• Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality environment preferred; internships, co-op experience, or applicable project work will be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k).

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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