Plastipak · 10 hours ago
Quality Engineer
Plastipak - Garland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPlastipak is a leading packaging company, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the highest quality products are produced at their Garland site. The role involves developing and maintaining quality processes, collaborating with various stakeholders, and leading continuous improvement activities.
Plastics
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 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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Plastipak
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage and consumer products industries including cleaning, automotive and aerosol products.
5001-10000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Plotzke
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President Finance
Bob O'Donnell
Chief Legal Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
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