Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a global leader in rigid plastic packaging and recycling, seeks a Quality Engineer to drive product and process excellence in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will develop and maintain quality plans, lead root cause analysis and CAPA, and apply SPC and data-driven methods to reduce defects and improve consistency. Partnering with production and engineering, you'll support APQP/PPAP, audits, and customer requirements while promoting safety, innovation, and sustainability.

This role offers exposure to advanced manufacturing and recycling technologies and clear career growth in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve product quality for rigid plastic packaging in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, procedures, and documentation for PET/HDPE containers
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances and customer complaints
• Conduct process capability studies, SPC, and data analysis to reduce defects and variability
• Support APQP, PPAP, and validation activities for new products, tooling, and process changes
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance to drive continuous improvement and standardization
• Lead internal audits and support external/customer audits and certifications
• Train operators and technicians on quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards
• Use quality tools (8D, FMEA, control plans) to enhance reliability, safety, and sustainability goals

Required Skills

• Quality engineering
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• APQP/PPAP/FMEA/Internal auditing
• ISO 9001 or similar QMS/Data analysis and reporting