Quality Engineer - Military Veterans
at Plastipak Packaging
Role: Support Quality Systems Development for Europe and the Deployment of Global Quality initiatives and SOPs.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Development and Support
- Provide BU teams with support for Quality performance improvement, and troubleshooting
- Provide a proactive review of quality planning and specifications for new process's/machine/product in order that potential problems are eliminated or minimized
- Provide BU teams with support for Q-Auto and SAP QM
Internal & External Auditing
- Complete corporate audits for all European sites
- Provide direct support to the BU's with key customer audits to ensure consistency across locations
- Complete audits of material & equipment suppliers, to highlight risk & promote improvement
- Support to all BU locations to ensure compliance and certification for ISO 9001 & BRC / IOP, ISO 22000.
Suppliers & Materials
- Work with Central Procurement Team to ensure that effective systems are in place to track the performance of key suppliers into the Business Work with Central Procurement team for the approval of new supplier (specification, quality and food safety system).
- The successful applicant will have a good understanding of Plastic/Polymer materials, additives and colorants, along with injection, blowing, extrusion and recycling processes.
Education, work experience, skills and competencies required:
Computer skills (MS Office)
Knowledge of English - Advanced Knowledge
Team player
Communication and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Technical skills:
- Quality Mgmt. standards (ISO 9000:2015, BRC) - Basic
- Knowledge Risk Management (FMEA, HACCP) - Basic Knowledge
- Other Quality Mgmt. techniques (process flowchart, Ishikawa diagram, Pareto diagram, internal audits) - Average Knowledge
- Project Management - Basic Knowledge
- Equipment calibration - Basic Knowledge
Location for the role is flexible and, therefore the candidate is not required to relocate, however, business travel will be expected.
All applications from candidates with suitable experience will be considered, the ability to perform successfully in the role being more important than academic qualifications.
Salary will be commensurate with the background and experience of the successful candidate.
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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United Kingdom
A global leader in the science of flexible packaging and barrier technology, Plastipak has instituted packaging enhancements that continue to set industry standards. Our manufacturing competencies span the full gamut of customer requirements, affording consumers the latest in packaging design, labeling, filling and delivery. Direct links into our supply chain allow customers quick access to information supporting material planning, quality assurance and inventory control.
Named one of America's Best Mid-Sized Employers by Forbes in 2021, Plastipak offers many great benefits, including:
- MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS
- PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES
- 401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
- TUITION ASSISTANCE
- COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY
- DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
- TELEMEDICINE
- PET INSURANCE
- TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING
- LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
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