Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging is looking for a PET Process Engineer with extensive experience processing new technology heatset and/or lightweight preferential packages with the ability to direct bottle designs and preform designs. This engineer will be an industry expert that will be a technical resource to all aspects of Graham’s PET package development team. This position reports Graham Packaging’s Global Technical Center in York, PA but may work remotely.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duties of a PET injection Process Engineer include:

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 established operational limits to key process variables
Drive continuous improvement in process engineering standard work, SOPs and tools to support process development
Direct plant processing and machinal troubleshooting remotely via phone support and/or on-site visits
Extract and review data from the quality system for problem solving and process setups
Create technical reports and weekly trip reports for the organization
Back fill for New Product Development Engineer onsite for small to moderate qualifications

Qualifications

Core Proficiencies and Skills

The following skills and proficiencies are essential requirements of the position:

Strong understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems for troubleshooting machines
Expert knowledge of large cavitation PET preform processing and production
Strong understanding of statistics, data analysis and statistical process control
Experience with PET drying systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with PDCA and effective problem solving
Travel 75%

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

BS degree in Engineering (Plastic engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering preferred)

A college degree is preferred, but candidates with outstanding professional experience will be considered

7+ years experience of hands on experience

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.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

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.

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