Quality Inspector II

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid vacation

Medical and dental insurance

Generous paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Aptar Italia S.P.A. in Eatontown, New Jersey is seeking a Quality Inspector II to ensure quality standards for manufactured components and products. You will perform inspections, communicate quality issues, and support the Supplier Quality efforts.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of QC experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting and be able to understand and utilize SAP. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality.
• Experience in a high volume Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection on received components.
• Execute final inspection activities and create Certificates of Analysis.
• Communicate quality-related issues to key stakeholders.

Skills

Quality Control

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

High School graduate

Tools

Gauges

Microscopes

Job description

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open: Quality Inspector II, this position will report to the Quality Manager. This position will be based in Eatontown and is responsible for performing incoming and final inspection on various manufactured components assemblies and finished products in accordance with established Quality Inspection Plans. Document results and determine final disposition of materials and products, as well as some direct contact with our suppliers.

This is how your journey begins

• You will perform incoming inspection on received components following Quality Inspection Plan and determine acceptance. This may include but is not limited to performing incoming inspections on components manufactured by a supplier, components coming from the molding department going to assembly and may involve collecting data to accept or reject those components.
• You will perform all final inspection activities as required following Quality Inspection Plans and determine acceptance. This includes creating and sending Certificates of Analysis (COA) to customers in a timely manner.
• Support the Supplier Quality efforts pertaining to supplier performance, corrective actions and “return to vendor” activities.
• You will communicate and coordinate all quality-related issues to key stakeholders, which may include (but is not limited to QA and Mfg. Supervision and related personnel on supplied components).
• You will coordinate proper containment activities for potentially non-conforming material.
• You will quarantine and clearly mark all defective products and issue Quality Notifications as instructed.
• You will place potentially non-conforming material on Quality Hold and remove material from Quality Hold.
• You will execute actions within the Document Control process (including but not limited to document creation, review and facilitate approval of, training and update controlled copy locations)
• You will work unsupervised and independently as assigned.
• You will perform additional testing and other duties as requested, including accurate documentation.
• You should have the ability to understand and utilize SAP.
• You will support internal metrology activities
• You will perform and coordinate Inspection activities related to returns, rework and sorting.
• You will need to train and onboard Quality Inspectors Level I.
• You must be able to independently identify process improvements and best practices.
• You must be able to be a subject matter expert (SME) on all our Product lines.
• You must work as a backup for the Quality Inspector in Molding or Assembly as needed.
• You must be able to work as a backup for a Quality Lab technician when needed.
• You must be able to actively participate in problem solving and discussions with cross‑functional teams.
• You will take on Quality minded / continuous improvement projects when required perform additional testing and other duties as requested, including accurate documentation.

What you will bring on the journey

Education

• High School graduate
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality

Experience

• 2 years minimum QC experience in a “high volume” Manufacturing environment
• Have some experience with gauges and microscopes.
• Have some experience reading drawings and specifications.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to quality and production issues.
• Must possess basic math and PC skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment while managing multiple assignments with strict deadlines.
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Must possess working knowledge of ISO9001.
• You must be able to independently identify process improvements and best practices.
• You must be able to actively participate in problem solving and discussions with cross‑functional teams.

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
• Award‑winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes: 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.