Quality Engineer

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Quality Engineer is an integral part of the Quality team within Silgan Plastics. This Quality Engineer will conduct several different types of analysis, testing and follow-up. Also, consistently ensuring that machines are set up correctly and reading measurements properly.

• MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Has a fundamental responsibility to ensure product safety and quality as it applies to all duties listed below:

• Promote a safe working environment
• Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers

• Ownership of WinSPC system management.  Ensure the WinSPC system is working properly throughout the facility. Work with Quality Manager and plant staff in managing the system.  Setup new item numbers based on blueprints and documented specifications.
• Facilitate activities and data review during process capability analyses.
• Manage the AVBIS, ITES, AVID systems and other Quality measuring equipment: Set-ups, maintenance, calibrations, gage control…etc.
• Review Quality data daily then publish results and escalate issues as necessary.
• Follow-up on quality issues from Quality pass-down review and as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Create challenge samples for leak detection, metal detection, vision system, etc.
• Conduct annual GFSI/HACCP activities: air, light, water, swab, microbial testing.
• Participate in mock recall activities.
• Train employees in measurement techniques.
• Assist in quality procedural training and training of new employees.
• Other duties assigned by the Quality Manager.

EDUCATION:  

Required: Associates

Preferred: Bachelors in a technical field

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 5 years in a Quality related field, strong SPC knowledge, manufacturing experience

Preferred: 5 years as a Quality Engineer in a plastics manufacturing environment.

SKILLS:

Required: SPC, measuring equipment and devices, daily data analysis, extremely strong Microsoft Suite experience, including Excel. A strong working knowledge of SPC and Quality experience in a manufacturing facility is integral for the role.

Preferred: Auditing experience

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada 
 
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. 
 
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 
 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
 
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.
 
Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. 
 
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.