Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Life Insurance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc in Lima, OH seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure quality of rigid plastic containers produced at the Lima site. You will analyze SPC data to understand process variation, initiate corrective actions, and lead continuous improvement. The role involves training associates, visiting customer facilities, and maintaining relationships. A Associate’s degree is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience (full-time, internship, or co-op).
• Strong understanding of SPC and ability to interpret control charts (histograms, Pareto charts, X-MR, X-Bar/R).

Responsibilities

• Analyze SPC data to understand variation and initiate corrective actions.
• Use statistical tools to measure conformance and validate processes.
• Visit customer facilities for health check meetings and maintain relationships.
• Develop and deliver training on quality control.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SPC analysis

Control charts

Root cause investigations

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

## Quality EngineerApply: Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH: Full time: Posted Today: REQ24392As 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.**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.**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 activitiesAs 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