Quality Engineer (Engineering)

Plastipak Quality Engineers direct and coordinate activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and product.

We Offer

• Stability. Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within!

• Convenience. We are located right off Pulaski Highway!

• Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!

You Will

• Collaborate with Injection Molding, PET Blow Molding, and HDPE Extrusion teams on continuous improvement projects to improve finished good product performance.
• Develop and implement smart manufacturing solutions, audit programs, corrective and preventive actions, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) solutions.
• Lead the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure its effectiveness with the authority to initiate actions.
• Implement training programs for associates on Food Safety and Quality standards (ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, and AIB International).
• Analyze data to identify statistical trends to improve machine and product performance, including, Cloud-based digital solutions (Smartsheet), and Statistical Process Control SPC.
• Establish, and maintain calibration programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot product defects by applying principles of material behavior, processing techniques, and simulating failure prediction.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and AIB International standards (a plus).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• CAD/CAM software, and 3D printing experience (a plus)

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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