[Hiring] Extrusion Blow Mold Process Engineer @Graham Packaging Company

Role Description

Graham Packaging is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer that applies the science of extrusion blow molding in order to implement stable, repeatable and capable manufacturing processes. This individual will also be responsible for diagnosing machine and process issues and applying problem-solving processes across Graham's network of plants. This position reports into Graham Packaging’s Global Technical Center in York, PA but can work remotely.

• Develop production processes as part of the commercialization of new products and generate process documentation in the form of Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs).
• Optimize production processes and establish operational limits to key process variables.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process control and equipment setup.
• Provide auditing of SOPs.
• Contribute to the improvement in process engineering standard work, SOPs, and tools to support process development.
• Process unit cavity molds as part of the development process.
• Lead moderately complex problem-solving activities and apply technically robust solutions.
• Provide support for process validation during equipment commissioning.
• Train skilled plant personnel and other technical specialists on machine set-up and corrective actions.
• Provide written reports to peers, management, vendors, and customers including recommendations for improvement to machine, mold, tooling, and bottle design.
• Direct plant processing remotely via phone or Ethernet connection.
• Able to backfill as New Product Development Engineer or Onsite Project Manager for small to moderate tract projects.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of the properties of blow molding resins and other raw materials.
• Expert processing skills for monolayer, multilayer, single parison, and multiple parison bottles.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills of blow molding equipment.
• Strong understanding of 2 types of blow molding platforms as well as basic knowledge of all EBM platforms.
• Strong understanding of statistics, data analysis, and statistical process control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of PDCA and effective problem solving.
• Travel 75%.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering (Plastics or Mechanical preferred) or 15 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering position developing blow mold processes for new markets and product lines.
• Mold making, repair, and maintenance experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience setting up, operating, maintaining, rebuilding, and troubleshooting extrusion blow molders (CE, Graham Wheel, Techne shuttles, Techne Rotax, Uniloy, VR, Wilmington).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan.
• Participation in the Employee Wellness Program.
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Compensation Statement

The standard compensation for this role is $95,400 - 143,100. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.