As Quality Engineer, you ensure the highest quality products/rigid plastic containers are produced at the Champaign, IL site. You work closely with customers, suppliers and internal partners to develop & maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and lead continuous improvement activities.

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.

• Direct work of Quality Technicians.

• Develop and deliver training on quality control to Associates.

• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

You Have

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in STEM field.

• Minimum of three (3) years of Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing setting

• Minimum of one (1) year of supervision experience in a manufacturing environment

• 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.

You'll Earn

• $50,000 - $55,000 based on skills, experience, qualifications, and education

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

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