Quality Engineer at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Havre De Grace, Maryland

Job Description:

Plastipak Quality Engineers direct and coordinate activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and product.

We Offer

• Stability. Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within!




• Convenience. We are located right off Pulaski Highway!




• Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!

You Will

• Collaborate with Injection Molding, PET Blow Molding, and HDPE Extrusion teams on continuous improvement projects to improve finished good product performance.


• Develop and implement smart manufacturing solutions, audit programs, corrective and preventive actions, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) solutions.


• Lead the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure its effectiveness with the authority to initiate actions.


• Implement training programs for associates on Food Safety and Quality standards (ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, and AIB International).


• Analyze data to identify statistical trends to improve machine and product performance, including, Cloud-based digital solutions (Smartsheet), and Statistical Process Control SPC.


• Establish, and maintain calibration programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment.


• Troubleshoot product defects by applying principles of material behavior, processing techniques, and simulating failure prediction.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field


• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) principles and practices.


• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and AIB International standards (a plus).


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.


• CAD/CAM software, and 3D printing experience (a plus)

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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