Blow Molding Engineer: Process & Quality Optimizer

Greif, Inc.; Dilovası; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Greif, Inc. in Dilovası, Türkiye, is seeking a Blow Moulding Engineer to lead extrusion blow moulding operations. You will set up, run, and optimize processes, ensuring targets meet quality and efficiency standards while maintaining safe manufacturing practices.

The role requires deep hands-on experience with HDPE and polymer materials, mould changes, product changeovers, and process validation. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Blow Moulding operations.
• Proven experience with mould changes, product changeovers, and process parameter adjustments.
• Experience processing HDPE and other polymer materials used in specialized blow moulding applications.
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance activities and troubleshooting equipment-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor Extrusion Blow Moulding machines in accordance with production schedules, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform machine start-ups and shutdowns, mould changes, and product changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, process, and downtime records.
• Analyze process and production performance and adjust machine parameters to optimize cycle time, product quality, scrap rates, and overall equipment efficiency.
• Optimize key EBM process parameters, including extrusion, parison control, mold closing, blowing, cooling, and cycle conditions.
• Identify the root causes of quality defects, machine failures, and process deviations using structured problem-solving techniques and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process stability and operational performance.
• Support the processing of HDPE and other specialized polymer materials and compounds, including materials with specific barrier, adhesive, conductive, or antistatic properties.
• Provide hands-on technical support to operators and production teams when required.
• Perform and verify product quality checks in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and control plans.
• Ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and other operational excellence programs.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to identify root causes and develop sustainable technical solutions.
• Support production trials, process development activities, and new product introductions.
• Assist with new mould validation, equipment qualification, process validation, and production start-up activities.
• Provide hands-on technical support during mould trials, process development, and equipment commissioning.
• Participate in special projects related to manufacturing improvements, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical expertise and practical input during process development and optimization initiatives.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
• Promote a safe working environment and immediately report unsafe conditions or practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.

Job description

Greif, Inc. in Dilovası, Türkiye, is seeking a Blow Moulding Engineer to lead extrusion blow moulding operations. You will set up, run, and optimize processes, ensuring targets meet quality and efficiency standards while maintaining safe manufacturing practices.

The role requires deep hands-on experience with HDPE and polymer materials, mould changes, product changeovers, and process validation. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.