Quality Analyst - Edison, NJ

About the role

Join Silgan Containers as a Quality Analyst in Edison, New Jersey. This role is ideal for Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production to ensure products meet dimensional and visual specifications.
• Use quality-control software, including Gainseeker, for data collection, analysis, training, and record control.
• Perform inspections and special testing, including metallurgical and product testing.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, microscopes, go/no-go gauges, analytical balances, and enamel raters.
• Review prints, specification sheets, standard sheets, charts, and written and verbal instructions.
• Identify and reject raw materials that do not meet specifications.
• Place nonconforming production on hold and assist with defect sorting and disposition.
• Investigate and help process customer complaints and quality reports.
• Accurately document visual and dimensional inspection results.
• Identify defects and clearly document the disposition of held or released product.
• Absorb and complete quality projects with little or no supervision.
• Communicate out-of-specification conditions to mechanics, supervisors, and management.
• Assist with employee and Management Trainee training as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow all safety policies and company directives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in quality control within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Dependable and flexible, with the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Basic understanding of raw material identification and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Basic knowledge of equipment operation and material flow within a manufacturing facility.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Active and physically demanding role.
• Stand and walk frequently throughout the shift.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull tools and materials in the 6–50 lb. range.
• Occasionally handle 51–100 lbs. using assistance or equipment.
• Rarely handle loads over 100 lbs. with team lifting or mechanical assistance.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, reaching, balancing, and fine manipulation.
• Perform repetitive assembly and repair tasks.
• Occasionally climb stairs or ladders.
• Work around moving machinery, power equipment, vibration, and elevated noise levels.
• Be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, fumes, and wet conditions typical of a manufacturing environment.