Quality Engineer

CANPACK Group; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group seeks a quality control professional to ensure the accuracy and reliability of QC systems and equipment across manufacturing operations. You will drive data-driven analysis, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain compliance with regulatory and company standards to support product quality and operational efficiency.

The role involves applying SPC, managing calibration programs, reviewing CoAs, and supporting audits and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Knowledge of HARA, ISO, and BRCGS standards.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in quality metrics, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to calibration, process capability analysis, and audit support.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance standards (HARA, ISO, BRCGS), manufacturing processes, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SPC techniques to support process capability and corrective actions.
• Manage measurement system analysis, including inspection systems, gauge management, calibration, and analytical testing.
• Develop and implement instructions for inspecting, testing, calibrating, and evaluating products, equipment, and processes.
• Review Certificates of Acceptance (CoA) for produced batches and ensure timely release.
• Conduct process capability analysis (Cpk, Ppk, CTQ) and maintain calibration certificates for equipment.
• Support quality product development, trial tests, and customer audits.
• Assist in developing and delivering quality training for employees.
• Participate in traceability, investigations, and root cause analysis for nonconforming products and complaints.
• Execute periodic gap analysis and generate reports, charts, and improvement projects.
• Monitor and test critical control points (CCPs) and perform internal audits, generating action plans for findings.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

SPC

Gauge management

Calibration

Process capability analysis

Root cause analysis

Quality metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

Conventional Position SummaryEnsure the accuracy and reliability of quality control systems and equipment by supporting process capability and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, driving data-driven analysis, troubleshooting, and calibration activities to maintain compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards, and contributing to product quality, operational efficiency, and risk management through technical expertise and collaborative problem-solving

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) techniques to support process capability and corrective actions
• Manage measurement system analysis, including inspection systems, gauge management, calibration, and analytical testing
• Develop and implement instructions for inspecting, testing, calibrating, and evaluating products, equipment, and processes
• Review Certificates of Acceptance (CoA) for produced batches and ensure timely release
• Conduct process capability analysis (Cpk, Ppk, CTQ) and maintain calibration certificates for equipment
• Support quality product development, trial tests, and customer audits
• Assist in developing and delivering quality training for employees
• Participate in traceability, investigations, and root cause analysis for nonconforming products and complaints
• Execute periodic gap analysis and generate reports, charts, and improvement projects
• Monitor and test critical control points (CCPs) and perform internal audits, generating action plans for findings
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and quality standards

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Knowledge of HARA, ISO, and BRCGS standards.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in quality metrics, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to calibration, process capability analysis, and audit support.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance standards (HARA, ISO, BRCGS), manufacturing processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in internal quality processes, tools, and proprietary systems.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge independently and collaboratively.

Company Policies and Code of Conduct

Health & Safety (Occupational Safety Training). Production Process & Equipment Overview. Product Quality & Non-Conformance Management.

The employee may be required to complete additional training as directed by the Company, in response to operational, quality and/or safety needs, or to meet other business requirements. AG5 Link Ability to communicate in business language – country specific.

Internal: Collaborates with Quality, Production, Operations, and management to align on quality objectives, coordinate technical support, and ensure consistent service delivery.

External: Supports customer audits, interacts with suppliers and external auditors, and communicates findings and recommendations as needed.

Independently makes operational decisions related to calibration, process capability, and corrective actions.

Collaborates on process improvements, audit findings, and training initiatives with management and cross-functional teams.

Decisions impact compliance, product quality, and operational efficiency within assigned areas.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.

At CANPACK Group, our success is based on employees' success. Our ability to grow and to be the supplier of choice for our clients is based on building the strongest team possible.

If you are driven by bold and ambitious goal you have what it takes to become a successful member of the CANPACK team!

CANPACK has a strong foundation built on close customer relationships, quality excellence and a unique culture and values.

Founded 30 years ago, CANPACK has grown to become one of the leading global players on the international packaging market.

We are dedicated to providing our clients with environmentally friendly, modern packaging solutions on time and wherever needed and are looking for forward-thinking, flexible and engaged people to develop with us as we pursue our growth strategy.

CANPACK produces a wide range of aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles, metal closures and containers for food and chemical industries.

We operate 29 production sites in 19 countries around the world and sell our products to over 100.

With sustainability and corporate social responsibility being an important part of the Groups DNA, CANPACK actively supports initiatives dedicated to environmental protection and local communities.

Visit CANPACK website to learn more.