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Silgan White Cap lists this Corporate Quality Engineer opportunity in downers grove, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Corporate Quality Engineer
Downers Grove, IL
Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader - We are Silgan
Silgan Closures, a global manufacturer in sustainable packaging solutions, is seeking a Corporate Quality Engineer to join our team at our Downers Grove, IL Corporate Office.
This highly visible role is ideal for a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, or Quality Systems Engineer who is passionate about driving quality excellence, continuous improvement, and operational performance across a global manufacturing organization. You will identify, research, implement, manage, and audit systems that support corporate quality goals and manufacturing operations while collaborating with product development, suppliers, customers, and production teams.
The Corporate Quality Engineer will play a key role in enhancing quality management systems, supporting process improvements, and ensuring effective implementation of quality standards, inspection protocols, corrective actions, and preventive actions across multiple manufacturing facilities.
What we offer you:
Great working environment with opportunity to learn, grow and contribute
Competitive salary $85,000 to $95,000 based on education and experience
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision healthcare insurance
Company paid life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance
Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, identity theft, legal services, pet insurance, identity theft
401k with company match
Paid holidays and vacation
Tuition reimbursement
Employee appreciation events, food trucks, giveaways, and team activities
Career advancement opportunities within a global Fortune 500 company
What you will do:
As the Corporate Quality Engineer, you will:
Audit and improve quality systems, process monitoring, and data collection tools
Support new product launches and manufacturing quality improvements
Develop and validate testing and inspection protocols
Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects
Utilize statistical analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to improve quality performance
Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and plant teams on quality initiatives
Support quality standards and best practices, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, and ISO-based quality systems
What you'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field
Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to regularly interact with material scientists, tool/process engineers, product development teams and all manufacturing functions
Comfortable with intermittent and escorted interaction with suppliers and customersPreferred Qualifications:2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Systems
Metal closures manufacturing experience
Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, problem solving and quality management equipment and systems
Apply Today!
Join Silgan Closures as a Corporate Quality Engineer and help drive manufacturing quality, process improvement, quality systems, and operational excellence across our global packaging operations.
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.
EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability
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