Minigrip - QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER IV

Inteplast Group•Seguin, TX

About The Position

As a manufacturer of plastic film and/or packaging for the food industry via extrusion and blown film processes, we maintain rigorous food-contact safety and quality standards even though we are not a food processor ourselves. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving our quality management systems, ensuring compliance with the SQF Quality Code (Manufacture of Packaging), HACCP-based hazard analysis as applied to packaging manufacturing, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) for food-contact packaging. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of these systems with hands-on engineering problem-solving to drive continuous improvement across blown film extrusion operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Plastics/Polymer, Industrial), Quality, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
2+ years of experience in a quality engineering role within a plastics extrusion/blown film manufacturing environment, ideally producing film or packaging for the food industry.
Working knowledge of SQF Code (Manufacture of Packaging edition), HACCP-based hazard analysis, and GMP requirements as applied to food-contact packaging.
Understanding of blown film extrusion processes (resin blending, die/blow-up ratio, bubble formation, winding) and common film defects (gels, gauge bands, haze, seal issues).
Familiarity with food-contact material regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including SOP writing and training delivery.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and quality data systems.
Experience with internal auditing and hosting third-party/regulatory/customer audits.
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interaction

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), gauge/thickness measurement tools, tensile and seal-strength testing, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with quality management software (QMS) platforms.

Responsibilities

Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve the plant's SQF Quality Management System under the Manufacture of Packaging edition, ensuring ongoing certification compliance.
Conduct hazard analysis for extrusion and blown film manufacturing processes, identifying and controlling physical, chemical, and biological risks relevant to food-contact film (e.g., contamination, foreign material/gels, additive and resin migration).
Ensure production practices align with GMP requirements for food-contact packaging; conduct routine GMP audits and inspections of the facility, blown film lines, and personnel practices.
Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality documentation specific to extrusion and blown film manufacturing.
Lead or support internal audits, supplier audits, and third-party/regulatory/customer audits (SQF, FDA food-contact regulations, customer-specific requirements).
Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conformances (e.g., gauge variation, gels, haze, seal integrity, contamination); lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Monitor and verify critical control points and preventive controls throughout the manufacturing process (resin handling/blending, extrusion, film winding, and packaging/shipping).
Support new product/film structure introductions by evaluating quality and food-contact safety risks during development, line trials, and production scale-up.
Analyze quality data, SPC charts (e.g., gauge/thickness profiles, tensile/seal strength), and production metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Train employees on food-contact safety programs, GMPs, hazard analysis principles, and quality procedures.
Manage documentation control and ensure records are maintained in accordance with regulatory and certification requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Purchasing (resin/material suppliers) to resolve quality issues.
Stay current on regulatory changes affecting food-contact plastics (FDA 21 CFR, migration/extractables requirements) and industry best practices, updating internal programs accordingly.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.