Quality Systems Engineer I
Join a leading manufacturing company recognized for quality, innovation, and career growth. We’re seeking a Quality Systems Engineer I to enhance our quality systems, promote continuous improvement across our plants, and ensure consistent, high-performance manufacturing processes.
What we can offer you:
- Full-time, on-site role supporting multiple Silgan manufacturing locations
- Competitive compensation based on experience and technical skill
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
- Telemedicine and optional add-ons, including pet insurance and chronic condition support
- 401(k) with a 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match
- 15 paid vacation days + 10 paid holidays annually
- Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development
- A safe, stable workplace focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
What you will do:
- Provide technical expertise for product quality, material performance, and process issues
- Conduct product and process performance evaluations to identify improvement opportunities
- Participate in the development and implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) initiatives
- Lead or assist with variability-reduction and process-optimization projects
- Perform quality audits, capability studies, and site surveys
- Analyze inspection and production data to promote continuous improvement
- Develop and deliver training on quality tools, procedures, and standards
- Enter, maintain, and verify data in AS-400, JDE, and related internal systems
- Develop and route Can Standard Change Requests (CSCRs)
- Maintain manufacturing standards, including A-Section procedures, PCPs, Double Seam Guides, and more
- Prepare and distribute manufacturing and lithography standards
- Maintain quality records, customer complaint documentation, and department files
- Train employees on documentation requirements and Silgan standards systems
- Apply all safety procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment
- Support engineering, operations, and plant teams with quality-related projects
- Contribute to cross-functional problem solving and data-driven decision making
- Perform additional duties as necessary to ensure quality and manufacturing excellence
What you need to have:
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1–3 years of quality, manufacturing, or production experience
- Proficiency with AS-400, JDE, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of SPC methods and basic statistics
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to read, interpret, and develop manufacturing standards and procedures
- Ability to travel 20–40% to manufacturing facilities
- ASQC Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
- Experience in manufacturing standards administration or quality system support preferred
- Familiarity with quality audits, capability studies, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred
Who we are
Silgan is America’s largest metal food packaging producer, known for reliability, sustainability, and innovation. We partner with major brands to deliver safe, high-quality, and environmentally responsible products.
Ready to grow your quality career?
Become part of a team where your skills support world-class manufacturing performance.
Apply now to join us at our brand new Brookfield Center office.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.