Where is the Quality Engineer Co-Op role at Aptar based?

This role is based in Mukwonago, WI.

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Quality Engineer Co-Op

Aptar · Mukwonago, WI1mo agoverified 8 h ago

Co-op supporting quality engineering, lab testing and new product development at a plastic injection packaging plant

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on exposure to injection molding quality, DOE and test method development across multiple departments and customers

Might not be for you. Quality-support co-op with heavy data analysis and documentation — not open-ended materials R&D; must commute to Mukwonago, WI

Bench and deskHands-on executionFast-paced First industry roleInternship-friendly Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleUnderstanding of a plastic injection manufacturing environment; creating test methods and conducting lab tests for new applications

Seniority: Intern/Co-op
Work: On-site
Type: Internship
Industry: Packaging
Role: Quality / Testing

Role details

Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location: Mukwonago, WI, US, 53149

Company: Aptar Group

*Co-Op Term duration: January 2027 - August 2027, or May 2027 - December 2027*

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 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

JOB DUTIES

Responsibility for various projects which support the efforts of Aptar's Quality Department
Participation on new product development teams to support quality initiatives
Summarizing and analyzing data reports from the quality lab to support new product launches
Creating test methods and conducting lab tests for new applications
Assisting quality engineers and plant quality in root cause/corrective action activities
Potential travel to customer and other Aptar sites
Lean/Six Sigma project support
Leading plant quality projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of Excel
Quick learner and able to operate in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work effectively on teams and independently
Creativity in problem-solving
Strong skills in managing multiple tasks/projects effectively
Superior communication skills
Knowledge of statistics
Working knowledge of Minitab statistical software

STUDENT BENEFITS

Understanding of a plastic injection manufacturing environment
Problem-solving skills, DOE’s, Data Analysis
Using measurement equipment, software (SAP, Minitab, MS Office)
Managing multiple projects/activities
Exposure across multiple departments, personnel levels, and customers

LOCATION: The student must be able to commute to our site in Mukwonago, WI.

HOURS: This is a Monday - Friday schedule, working approximately 40 hours per week.

Nearest Major Market: Waukesha

Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee