Quality Engineer - ASC

Amcor Specialty Cartons Americas LLC; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Cross-functional exposure

Career advancement opportunities

Cutting-edge quality technologies

Job summary

Amcor Specialty Cartons Americas LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality system management, SPC, and continuous improvement while partnering with production to ensure first-time quality across the line.

This role emphasizes collaboration with customer quality teams, support for new product introductions, and adherence to ISO 9001 and related standards; ideal candidates have 3–5 years of manufacturing quality experience and Lean/Six Sigma expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and similar quality systems.
• Proven track record in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality procedures and documentation for compliance.
• Establish SPC, inspection plans, and quality checkpoints across production.
• Lead CI initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen practices.
• Support customer quality teams, respond to QA requests, and drive NPI requirements.

Skills

SPC

FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

Quality management software

Minitab/JMP

ERP systems

SharePoint

MS Office 365

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Quality System Management

• * Develop and update quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation to ensure compliance with customer and/or regulatory requirements
• * Conduct internal audits and manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes
• * Lead quality system improvements and ensure continuous compliance with customer specifications

Manufacturing Quality Control

• * Establish and maintain statistical process control (SPC) systems for critical manufacturing processes
• * Design and implement inspection plans, test procedures, and quality checkpoints throughout the production line
• * Investigate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• * Collaborate with production teams to ensure first-time quality and reduce defect rates

Continuous Improvement

• * Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives using IWS, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• * Identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction in manufacturing operations
• * Develop and implement improvement projects that enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve efficiency
• * Train and mentor production staff on quality tools and problem-solving techniques
• * Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality and improvement initiatives

Customer Interaction and Support

• * Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer quality teams
• * Respond to customer corrective action requests and quality notifications
• * Present quality performance data and improvement plans to customers
• * Support new product introduction (NPI) activities with customer quality requirements

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field
• * 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
• * Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, TS16949, or similar)
• * Proven track record in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)

Technical Skills

• * Strong knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools (FMEA, control plans, MSA)
• * Proficiency with quality management software and databases
• * Experience with measurement systems and calibration programs
• * Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production systems

Core Competencies

• * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• * Strong project management capabilities
• * Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• * Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• * Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills
• * Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• * Professional certifications (ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Lead Auditor)
• * Experience in commercial printed packaging
• * Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)
• * Experience with ERP systems
• * Strong Office 365 skills to develop and maintain SharePoint sites

What We Offer

• * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• * Opportunities for professional development and certification support
• * Collaborative work environment with cross-functional exposure
• * Career advancement opportunities within growing organization
• * Investment in cutting-edge quality technologies and systems

This position reports to the Quality Manager and works closely with Manufacturing, Product Development, and Customer Service teams. The role involves regular interaction with external customers and suppliers.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

• * Medical, dental and vision plans
• * Paid vacation for full-time employees
• * Company-paid holidays starting at 11 days per year
• * Employee Assistance Program
• * Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• * Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident and critical illness benefits are available
• * Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• * Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)