Quality Engineer

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Lima, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Lima, OH, is seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure the highest quality of our plastic containers. You will analyze SPC data, verify requirements, educate associates, and lead continuous improvement at the Lima site.

This role requires an associate degree (bachelor preferred), roughly one year of manufacturing experience, and ability to interpret control charts. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and visit customer facilities to strengthen

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience (full-time, internship or co-op).
• Strong understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Ability to interpret control charts (histograms, Pareto, X-MR, X-Bar/R).
• Ability to lead cross-functional root-cause investigations and CI activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze SPC data to understand process variation and initiate corrective actions.
• Validate implementation of corrective actions.
• Visit customer facilities for health-check meetings and maintain relationships.
• Develop and deliver quality-control training for Associates.
• Participate in cross-functional CI initiatives.

Skills

SPC analysis

Control charts

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause investigations

Data analysis

Training

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Overview

As a Quality Engineer, you ensure the highest quality products/rigid plastic containers are produced at Plastipak's Lima, OH site. You play an integral role is assuring customer satisfaction by measuring processes, verifying requirements are met, analyzing data, educating Associates and leading continuous improvement activities within the facility.

Responsibilities

You Will Analyze statistical process control data to understand process variation, initiate corrective actions when necessary and follow through to validate implementation.

Utilize statistical and analytical tools, as well as sample procedures, to measure process and product specification conformance and validate process conformance is maintained.

Visit customer facilities to conduct health check meetings and maintain positive customer relationships.

Develop and deliver training on quality control to Associates.

Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

You Have Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred.

1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment; through full-time, internship, or co-op experience.

Strong understanding of basic SPC (Statistical Process Control) analysis.

Capability to interpret control charts (i.e. histograms, Pareto charts, X-MR, X-Bar/R charts, etc.).

Ability to lead cross-functional teams in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Plastipak

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.

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