Quality Engineer: Lead CI, Root Cause & ISO Compliance

Plastipak; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical,?

EAP, Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance: Short-Term &Long

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st yr

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Scholarship Programs

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak in Garland, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure top-quality plastics containers are produced at the site. You will partner with customers, suppliers and internal teams to develop and maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes metrics, cross-functional collaboration, root cause analysis, DOE, and leading site audits while maintaining ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of process improvement concepts such as DOE, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, SPC and other analytical problem solving/continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TQM, and Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to lead teams in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement performance metrics for processes, measure output, monitor performance, quality and compliance to processes and to business goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality goals are met, including reducing rework and scrap and ensuring on-time product delivery to customers.
• Analyze SPC data to understand process variation, initiate corrective actions, and lead change control protocols to validate changes.
• Investigate customer issues with product quality and lead root cause analyses, DOE design, or 8D programs to implement effective corrective actions.
• Visit customer facilities to conduct health-check meetings and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Serve as site voice-to-suppliers for all quality issues.
• Work with site leadership to maintain ISO standards and food safety certifications, including serving as auditor.
• Direct the work of Quality Technicians.
• Develop and deliver training on quality control to Associates.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

DOE

FMEA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

TQM

Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Plastipak in Garland, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure top-quality plastics containers are produced at the site. You will partner with customers, suppliers and internal teams to develop and maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes metrics, cross-functional collaboration, root cause analysis, DOE, and leading site audits while maintaining ISO standards.