Quality Analyst - Edison, NJ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Edison, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is looking for a Quality Analyst to join our manufacturing team in Edison, New Jersey. This role is critical in quality control, defect prevention, production monitoring, testing, and continuous improvement. The Quality Analyst will work closely with production, maintenance, and management to identify problems, protect product quality, and help keep the operation running safely and efficiently. This role matters because the Quality Analyst's attention to detail ensures that the products manufactured consistently meet customer expectations and company specifications. The role offers the opportunity to work with production teams, use quality technology and precision measurement equipment, investigate problems, and contribute to continuous improvement, while developing valuable manufacturing and quality-control expertise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in quality control within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Dependable and flexible, with the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
Basic understanding of raw material identification and manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Basic knowledge of equipment operation and material flow within a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Monitor production to ensure products meet dimensional and visual specifications.
Use quality-control software, including Gainseeker, for data collection, analysis, training, and record control.
Perform inspections and special testing, including metallurgical and product testing.
Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, microscopes, go/no-go gauges, analytical balances, and enamel raters.
Review prints, specification sheets, standard sheets, charts, and written and verbal instructions.
Identify and reject raw materials that do not meet specifications.
Place nonconforming production on hold and assist with defect sorting and disposition.
Investigate and help process customer complaints and quality reports.
Accurately document visual and dimensional inspection results.
Identify defects and clearly document the disposition of held or released product.
Assist with the gauge calibration program and report equipment or gauges requiring repair.
Help train manufacturing employees on data collection and quality procedures.
Create files and establish procedures within the QA/S system.
Direct and complete quality projects with little or no supervision.
Communicate out-of-specification conditions to mechanics, supervisors, and management.
Assist with employee and Management Trainee training as needed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Follow all safety policies and company directives.