Quality Engineer

Plastipak • Garland, TX

10d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer ensures that the Garland site produces high-quality rigid plastic containers. The role works closely with customers, suppliers, and internal partners to develop and maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and lead continuous improvement activities. It also supports the site's ISO standards and food safety certification and directs the work of Quality Technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least one year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of process improvement concepts, including DOE, FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, SPC, and other analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TQM, and Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to lead teams in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement process performance metrics, measure output, and monitor performance, quality, and compliance with processes and business goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet quality goals, including reducing rework and scrap and delivering products to customers on time.
• Analyze statistical process control data to understand process variation and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Lead change control protocols and follow up to validate effective implementation of changes.
• Investigate customer product-quality issues and lead root cause analyses, design of experiments (DOE), or 8D programs to develop effective corrective actions.
• Visit customer facilities to conduct health check meetings and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Serve as the site contact for suppliers on quality issues.
• Work with site leadership to maintain ISO standards and food safety certification, including serving as an auditor.
• Direct the work of Quality Technicians.
• Develop and deliver quality-control training to associates.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature
• Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year, with 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level