Quality Jr. Engineer-EBM/ISBM/IBM/Injection Molding & IPQC - Plastics

Jr. Engineer – Quality / IPQC

Industry: Plastics Packaging / Rigid Plastic Packaging

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Designation: Jr. Engineer – Quality / IPQC

Experience: 1–4 Years

Location: As per requirement

Reporting To: Quality Manager / QA Head

Job Summary

We are looking for a Jr. Engineer – Quality / IPQC with experience in EBM, ISBM, IBM and Injection Molding processes in the plastics packaging industry. The candidate will be responsible for in-process quality inspection, product quality monitoring, defect identification, documentation and ensuring compliance with defined quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct IPQC inspection at various stages of production.
• Monitor quality parameters for EBM, ISBM, IBM and Injection Molding processes.
• Inspect PET bottles, containers, caps, closures and other rigid plastic packaging products.
• Perform dimensional, visual and functional inspection of products.
• Identify defects such as short moulding, flash, black spots, sink marks, warpage, deformation, thickness variation, leakage and visual defects.
• Ensure products are manufactured as per approved specifications, drawings, samples and quality standards.
• Maintain IPQC reports, inspection records, rejection reports and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with Production and Maintenance teams for corrective actions.
• Monitor process parameters and report deviations immediately.
• Conduct first-piece, patrol and final inspection as applicable.
• Handle measuring instruments such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Weighing Scale and other QC instruments.
• Support CAPA, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor rejection, rework and process-related quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with 5S, safety and company quality procedures.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Plastic Injection Molding / Blow Molding processes.
• Exposure to EBM / ISBM / IBM / Injection Molding.
• Good understanding of IPQC and quality inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of plastic packaging defects and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of 7 QC Tools, CAPA and Root Cause Analysis.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a production/shift environment.

Qualification

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Plastics, Polymer, Production or related engineering discipline.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates from PET bottles, preforms, caps & closures, rigid plastic packaging or injection/blow molding industries will be preferred.