Quality Engineer at Plastipak

Pineville, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, Design of Experiments, Continuous Improvement, ISO Standards, Food Safety Certification, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management, Change Control Protocols, Manufacturing Environment Experience

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

As Quality Engineer, you ensure the highest quality products/rigid plastic containers are produced at the Pineville, LA site. You work closely with customers, suppliers and internal partners to develop & maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and lead continuous improvement activities. We Offer Rewards: We offer premium pay & an excellent benefits program! Peace of Mind: We’ve been in the community for over 20 years & offer job stability through market uncertainty Comfort: Our food-grade facility is exceptionally clean & climate-controlled! Convenience: We’re located in the heart of Central Louisiana. You Will 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. Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives. You Have Associates or Bachelor’s degree. 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. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred. As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following: 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 *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Packaging is a global industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and recycling of plastic rigid containers. Named one of America's Best Mid-Sized Employers by Forbes in 2021 & 2022 Want to learn more? Visit The World of Plastipak Questions about the Job Application process? Visit FAQ's

Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer, you will ensure the highest quality of products and maintain quality processes at the Pineville, LA site. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve issues and lead continuous improvement activities.