Quality Engineer
Company: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Location: Jackson Center
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
As Quality Engineer, you ensure the highest quality
products/rigid plastic containers are produced at the Jackson
Center 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 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related
field. Minimum of one 1 year of experience working 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. 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
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