We now have opportunity for a new vacancy of Quality Engineer role for Corporate Quality function, reporting directly to Corporate Quality Manager Europe.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern person to join our Central Quality team who will play a crucial role in supporting Quality Systems Development for Europe and the Deployment of Global Quality initiatives and SOPs.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Development and SupportProvide BU teams with support for Quality performance improvement, and trouble shooting.Provide a proactive review of quality planning and specifications for new process’s / machine / product in order that potential problems are eliminated or minimised.Provide BU teams with support for Q-Auto and SAP QM.Follow-up of process and product capabilities with the sites.Follow-up implementation zero defect roadmap in all European sites.Follow-up and development of PRAM database for implementation of new standard in Europe.Training of QA managers for new standard.Manage and follow-up of  corporate quality training to develop quality skills within the sites.Develop problem solving expertise within site’s quality team.Workshop with QA managers to develop European standards.Produce and analyse weekly and monthly quality reporting with recommendation for work program to improve performance.Support operations in the development of the POP culture.

Internal & External AuditingPlan and ensure completion and follow-up of corporate audits for all European sitesProvide 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, ISO 22000, AIB and Recyclass.

Suppliers & MaterialsWork with Central Purchasing Team to ensure that effective systems are in place to track the performance of key suppliers into the Business.Produce quarterly supplier scorecard and follow-up of action plan.Work with Central Purchasing Team for the approval of new supplier (specification, quality and food safety system, supplier audit).

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:

Knowledge of Technical skills:Quality Mgmt. standards (ISO 9000:2015, BRC) – Basic KnowledgeRisk Management (FMEA, HACCP) – Basic KnowledgeOther Quality Mgmt. techniques (process flowchart, Ishikawa diagram, Pareto diagram, internal audits) – Average KnowledgeProject Management – Basic KnowledgeEquipment calibration – Basic KnowledgeStatistics8D Problem solving MethodComputer skills (MS Office and SAP)Advanced Knowledge of EnglishTeam playerCommunication and problem-solving skills.Education: University degree + specific qualification in Quality & Operational management techniques.Work Experience: Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Operational management and Quality Management techniques.

Location for the role is flexible, however business travel will be expected (50% of the time in average).

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

Wellness ProgramsHealth Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & VisionEAP, Employee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceDisability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-TermAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing featurePaid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increasesPaid Company HolidaysDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCaregiving via Care.comPet InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramSons and Daughters Scholarship ProgramTravel AssistanceEmployee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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