Quality Engineer — CI, SPC & New Product Launch

J&O Plastics Inc.; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

J&O Plastics Inc. in Rittman, OH, seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure products and services meet quality standards by developing and maintaining robust quality control systems, resolving defects, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and new product launches.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead problem-solving events, support ISO 9001 practices, and manage supplier quality, audits, and SPC initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years’ experience in quality/process engineering and/or continuous improvement, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing with resolution of quality issues via root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead strategic projects to improve product quality, waste reduction and operational efficiency.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control inspection plans.
• Participate in customer and internal audits according to the quality management system.
• Monitor shop-floor compliance with procedures and customer requirements.
• Analyze production/quality data to drive continuous improvement actions.
• Support SPC implementation and sustaining activities.
• Lead design-team participation for product development requiring qualification/validation.
• Manage supplier quality concerns with Quality and Sourcing.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

J&O Plastics Inc. in Rittman, OH, seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure products and services meet quality standards by developing and maintaining robust quality control systems, resolving defects, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and new product launches.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead problem-solving events, support ISO 9001 practices, and manage supplier quality, audits, and SPC initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.