[Hiring] Extrusion Blow Mold Process Engineer @Graham Packaging

Role Description

Graham Packaging is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to apply the science of extrusion blow molding 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. He or she will play a critical role in new product development. 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.
• Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process control and equipment setup.
• Provide training and auditing of SOPs.
• Drive continuous improvement in process engineering standard work, SOPs, and tools to support process development.
• Process unit cavity molds as part of the development process.
• Lead 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 technical reports to peers, management, vendors, and customers including recommendations to improve machine, mold, tooling, and bottle design.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the properties of blow molding resins and other raw materials.
• Strong processing skills for monolayer, multilayer, single parison, and multiple parison bottles.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills of blow molding equipment.
• Strong understanding of 1 to 2 different types of blow molding platforms as well as a basic understanding of an additional 2.
• Able to apply knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and statistical process control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to apply knowledge of PDCA and effective problem solving.
• Travel 50%.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.