Plant Quality Engineer

WHO ARE WE?

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in 20 different countries.

YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago, WI: Plant Quality Engineer, reporting to the Plant Quality Manager. This position is to drive Mukwonago’s Quality and Manufacturing processes to meet or exceed the Quality KPIs in the plant area of responsibility. The job requires establishing and evaluating specifications, process capability, sample plans and time sensitive functional studies. The role requires direct support of in-process inspection, product and process audits and rework as required. This role will be responsible for responding to quality notifications, the evaluation of first and last shots, leading and supporting project teams, resolving out of control issues, and change control through quality processes. This position must drive adherence to all applicable plant certifications including but not limited to, ISO 9001:2015, SQF and BRC.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage the plant wide cross-functional corrective action system. Ensure projects are completed on time.
• Lead the determination of acceptability of products per specified acceptance and rejection criteria.
• Lead in the development and system implementation that will ensure product conformance to specifications.
• Provide input and support to in-process inspection process & staff, Specification Control and Product Audits.
• Continuously review and improve inspection and audit processes to make the function more accurate, efficient, and effective.
• Facilitate, coach, and mentor teams within the organization to execute changes & improvements to the quality process.
• Lead cross functional problem-solving teams to solve internal & external quality issues
• Provide support and training to manufacturing. As well as assist in the collection of data to troubleshoot problems.
• Participate and/or Lead continuous improvement teams.
• Assist in the development and review of procedures and work instructions.
• Facilitate the development of product specifications, procedures and test methods as required.
• Maintain testing equipment, as well as researching and purchase new manufacturing test & inspection technology.
• Interact with customer for complaint resolution.
• Participate in customer and Aptar certification audits.
• Travel as necessary (up to 25%).
• Support and adhere to all system procedures and Company policies / procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Follow all safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• BS degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration preferred or equivalent experience with CQE Certification 

Experience:

• 0-5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent experience
• Preferred 5-years’ experience Quality Assurance 
• Preferred experience interacting with customers via phone, email, and face to face
• Preferred working knowledge of the ISO 9000 and SQF standards and requirements
• Black Belt/Six Sigma certified and experience in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen preferred

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to motivate and lead improvement in areas of responsibility
• Working knowledge of statistics and structured problem solving methodology
• Experience building and maintaining relationships in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently, resolve conflicts and drive customer satisfaction
• Professional and optimistic attitude, ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Applications

WHAT WE OFFER:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

BE YOU. BE APTAR

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

**Climate Controlled + Safety Shoe Subsidy*

Nearest Major Market: Waukesha Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee