Quality Engineer

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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