Quality Engineer

Plastic Ingenuity; Village of Cross Plains (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Ingenuity in Wisconsin is seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure the highest quality of manufactured parts. You will test processes, monitor standards, create documentation, and define tests to meet customer expectations while keeping production effective.

You will develop quality practices, SOPs, and relevant documentation; investigate problems and propose practical solutions. Collaboration across Sales, Engineering, Production and Customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology.
• 3 years of related experience in a Quality role.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Production and customers to define specs.
• Use and troubleshoot advanced measuring equipment and software (CMMs, Vision Systems).
• Develop quality plans and process control plans for customers.
• Perform qualifications on parts (PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ) where applicable.
• Apply Six Sigma methods (PCDA, SPC, DOE) to improve processes.
• Lead teams on complex projects and ensure compliance with GMPs.
• Train other team members.

Skills

Quality assurance

Problem-solving

Six Sigma

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Training others

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology

Tools

CMMs

Vision Systems

Job description

Company Summary:

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and
consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we
have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues
and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities.
Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total
customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we
are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic
Ingenuity.

Role Summary:

A quality engineer works to ensure the overall quality of manufactured parts. They test processes, monitor quality standards, create documentation, devise quality tests, and define the criteria a test result should meet. They work closely with team members across multiple departments to ensure the final products meet customer expectations while keeping the manufacturing process as effective as possible. They are often tasked with the creation of quality practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the relevant documentation for a given product. When problems are encountered, it is the responsibility of the quality engineer to investigate and come up with a solution.

Accountable for:

• Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customers to arrive at mutually acceptable specifications.
• Using, troubleshooting and creating analysis programs for advanced measuring equipment and software, including but not limited to CMMs and Vision Systems
• Developing quality plans and process control plans for customers
• Performing necessary qualifications on new or existing parts, including PPAP and IQ/OQ/PQ, where applicable
• Using Six Sigma, including PCDA, SPC, and DOE to improve our processes and to solve problems encountered where our parts interface with customer's processes
• Facilitating teams in solving more complicated projects
• Following good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety
• Training other team members
• Performing other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology (practical experience can be substituted)
• 3 years of related experience in a Quality related role
• Models the highest degree of moral and ethical behavior
• Keeps commitments; exhibits candor and courage - is not afraid to establish a visible presence and point of view, to engage in spirited and constructive debate, to hold others accountable.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive familiarity with quality assurance processes and procedures, and should be able to devise methods to enforce quality standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective problem-solving is essential and individual should be able to assess quality issues and develop functional solutions
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve departmental processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Plastic Ingenuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us.