Quality Analyst

As the Quality Analyst for our R&D facility, you help ensure the highest quality products (rigid plastic containers) are developed and produced. In this role, you will work with R&D, customers, and manufacturing sites on evaluation, validation and commercial launches of products and equipment.

• Assure customer satisfaction by verifying requirements are met, monitoring raw material and product quality, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional Product Development teams to transfer knowledge from developmental to production phase.
• Utilize statistical and analytical tools to measure process and product specification conformance and validate process conformance is maintained.
• Drive a culture of process control and variability reduction, which involves the opportunity for exposure at many of our sites.
• Participate in cross‑functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and reinforce standardized programs for use and maintenance of automated production/in‑line inspection systems.
• Work with site leadership to maintain ISO standards and food safety certification, including serving as an auditor.
• Partner with customers, suppliers, and internal partners to develop and maintain quality processes, educate associates, resolve issues, and lead continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in interpreting SPC data to improve and understand production processes to increase quality and efficiency.
• Develop inspection and sampling procedures by working with Quality Technicians to ensure control of quality at the most economical costs.

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field OR 3+ years of experience working in a product development or quality assurance environment.
• Experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and SPC/Analytics software packages, such as Mini Tab.
• Experience working with automated quality inspection system preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, etc.
• An eagerness to learn and be exposed to a wide variety of opportunities.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%

• 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
• 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