Quality Engineer-Plastipak - Highlands, TX

Company: Plastipak
Location: Highlands
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Plastipak Packaging is a global industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and recycling of plastic rigid containers. Our list of customers include some of the worlds most recognized and respected brands such as Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, just to name a few. Our commitment to our employees is demonstrated in numerous awards for innovation, environmental sustainability, and corporate citizenship. Plastipak follows industry leading protocols to address COVID-19, including regular disinfection, electrostatic cleaning and temperature sensing kiosks at most locations. We strictly adhere to all CDC guidelines to provide a safe working environment for our associates and visitors; including face coverings, social distancing, and hand sanitizer stations. Named one of America's Best Employers in Michigan by Forbes in 2020, ? Plastipak offers many great benefits, including: MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCEPAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYSPART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCHTUITION ASSISTANCECOMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITYDEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTTELEMEDICINEPET INSURANCETECHNICAL SKILLS TRAININGLEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIESREFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak's Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide. Plastipak is an equal opportunity employer. Plastipak Packaging is a global industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and recycling of plastic rigid containers. Our list of customers include some of the worlds most recognized and respected brands such as Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, just to name a few. Our commitment to our employees is demonstrated in numerous awards for innovation, environmental sustainability, and corporate citizenship. Plastipak follows industry leading protocols to address COVID-19, including regular disinfection, electrostatic cleaning and temperature sensing kiosks at most locations. We strictly adhere to all CDC guidelines to provide a safe working environment for our associates and visitors; including face coverings, social distancing, and hand sanitizer stations. Plastipak offers many great benefits, including: MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH TUITION ASSISTANCE COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT TELEMEDICINE PET INSURANCE TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak's Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide. Plastipak is an equal opportunity employer. Position Description: The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction by establishing procedures, monitoring process input and output capabilities, and leading continuous improvement activities. They will verify preform, bottle and label requirements are met in a safe, accurate, and timely manner to ensure reduction of produced defective product and defect-free product shipments. They will direct and coordinate activities related to customer complaints, SPC, and Continuous Improvement. Responsibilities: Analyzes and interprets SPC data to understand process input and output variation as it relates to process capability. Responsible for initiating action when processes are out of control or out of spec.Conducts studies using statistical and analytical tools, such as DOEs and Gauge R&Rs, to ensure measurement accuracy, and process & machine capability.Devises sampling procedures to confirm Critical To Function (CTF) requirements are documented, specifications are met and process control is sustained.Uses problem solving tools such as fish bone diagrams, 5-Why analysis, etc--- to ensure true root cause is identified and corrected.Responsible for managing site qualifications and specified projects, communicating results throughout the organizationEstablishes and maintains good relationships with customers by visiting customer plants for qualification of new materials, quality concerns, and periodic meetings.Initiates corrective actions per company requirements and works with operations teams to validate effective measures are implemented to prevent future reoccurrence of similar issuesDevelops work instructions for relevant job tasks associated with products, processes, and testing requirements.Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action. Qualifications Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.Preferably 1-3 years' experience working in a manufacturing environmentStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsUnderstanding of basic manufacturing principles; i.e. GMP, Lean, 5S, 6-Sigma etc.Strong understanding of basic SPC analysis (ppk / cpk, std deviation, UCL / LCL, etc.)Capable of interpreting SPC charts (i.e histograms, pareto charts, X-MR, X-Bar/R charts, etc.)Multi-task and handle multiple problems without routine management supervisionAbility to lead cross functional teams in root cause investigations and Continuous Improvement activitiesWilling to travel when given short notice should there be any customer quality problemsSelf-motivatedRegularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.Frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.Must regularly lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Why should you apply? You may be eligible for: MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCEPAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYSPART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCHTUITION ASSISTANCECOMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITYDEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTTELEMEDICINEPET INSURANCETECHNICAL SKILLS TRAININGLEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIESREFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM

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