Quality Engineer

Georgia Pacific; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Packaging, a Georgia-Pacific company, is hiring a Quality Engineer based in Jonesboro, AR to support operations with process improvements, quality testing, and product quality enhancements. The role may lead or participate in cost-reduction projects and drive efficiency.

The successful candidate will monitor and improve quality programs, analyze data, and collaborate across departments to meet customer needs and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality position in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends and present scientific information.
• Experience leading an initiative within operations and coordinating with others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the quality program and ensure compliance with certifications and regulations.
• Investigate customer complaints and manage corrective actions.
• Review technical files, master records, validation plans and design releases for accuracy.
• Monitor thermoforming and extrusion processes and assess performance.
• Assess non-conforming products, approve shipment holds, and oversee ECOs.
• Develop and refine work instructions to boost efficiency and quality.
• Compile and analyze test results to diagnose malfunctions and identify trends.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Microsoft Office

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Your Job

Anchor Packaging, a Georgia-Pacific company, is now hiring for a Quality Engineer position based in Jonesboro, AR!

The success candidate will be responsible for supporting operations by focusing on process improvements, quality testing, enhancing quality, and ensuring operational efficiency. The role may involve leading or participating in projects aimed at cost reduction and improving product quality. The position supports Georgia-Pacific's commitment to continuous improvement and evolving customer needs.

Our Team

The Anchor Packaging business manufactures a wide range of food packaging solutions and is a leader among food packing companies. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace. Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create. A key element of this Philosophy is our Stewardship Framework that establishes our Vision and Environmental Priorities as an organization.

What You Will Do

• Certification & Compliance: Maintain the quality program, ensuring compliance with applicable certifications and regulatory requirements
• Customer Complaint Resolution: Investigate and resolve customer complaints; manage corrective actions promptly
• Documentation & Validation: Review technical files, master records, validation plans, and design releases for accuracy and completeness
• Process Monitoring: Conduct regular monitoring and performance evaluations of thermoforming and extrusion plastics processes
• Conformance Management: Assess non-conforming products, approve shipment holds, and oversee ECOs
• Process Improvements: Develop and refine work instructions, procedures, and work standards to boost efficiency and product quality
• Data Analysis: Compile and analyze test results to diagnose malfunctions, identify trends, and recommend corrective measures

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working in quality specific position in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Experience interpreting data, identifying trends and patterns, presenting scientific information and compiling data in various analytical formats
• Experience leading an initiative within the operation and working through others to accomplish goals
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Prior experience working in a shape molding, thermoforming or extrusion facility
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis techniques and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Experience working with Safe Quality Food (SQF)

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.