Quality Engineer: Lead APQP & Continuous Improvement

Silgan Specialty Packaging LLC; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Specialty Packaging LLC in Wilson, NC seeks a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives for manufacturing, coordinate verification/validation plans, and drive continuous improvements. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier issues and ensure conformance to specifications.

The role requires strong root-cause analysis abilities, experience with APQP/PPAP processes, and participation in audits and certifications to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• Lead quality initiatives with new or changed products for manufacturing quality
• Resolve quality issues with suppliers. Determine the nature of the nonconformance and negotiate return/rework
• Identify, develop and implement systems and processes to assure product conformance to specifications

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects and quality system enhancements
• Coordinate verification and validation plans and manage risk
• Lead cross-functional teams to determine root cause and corrective actions for defects
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and certifications
• Maintain all quality files and documents and provide technical support to manufacturing, suppliers and customers

Skills

Quality leadership

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SQF experience

ISO audits

Job description

Silgan Specialty Packaging LLC in Wilson, NC seeks a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives for manufacturing, coordinate verification/validation plans, and drive continuous improvements. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier issues and ensure conformance to specifications.

The role requires strong root-cause analysis abilities, experience with APQP/PPAP processes, and participation in audits and certifications to uphold quality standards.