Quality Engineer at Plastipak, Plastipak - Garland, TX
Quality Engineer at Plastipak in Plastipak - Garland, TX. Full-time. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.
As Quality Engineer, you ensure the highest quality products/rigid plastic containers are produced at the Garland site. You work closely with customers, suppliers and internal partners to develop & maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and lead continuous improvement activities.
You Will
- Define and implement performance metrics for processes, measure output, monitor performance, quality and compliance to processes and to business goals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to quality goals are met, such as rework and scrap reduction, as well as on time product delivery to customers.
- Analyze statistical process control data to understand process variation, initiating corrective actions when necessary. In addition, lead change control protocols and follow-up to validate effective change implementation.
- Investigate customer issues with product quality and lead the development of root cause analyses, design of experiments (DOE), or 8D programs to produce 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 certification, including serving as auditor.
- Direct work of Quality Technicians.
- Develop and deliver training on quality control to Associates.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
You Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of one 1 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.
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
- Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
- EAP, Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
- Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
- Paid Company Holidays
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Caregiving via Care.com
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
- Travel Assistance
- Employee Discount Programs
*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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