Mechanical Design Engineer

Graham Packaging Company; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Employee Saving Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company is looking for a mechanical engineer to join their team at the Global Technical Center in York, PA. This role involves designing extrusion equipment for blow molding processes, developing proprietary technology, and collaborating with Product Development teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5-7 years of experience in the field. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 401K plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of engineering experience designing plastic extrusion equipment.
• Demonstrated applicable skills in other engineering degrees may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design components for simple to moderately complex extrusion systems.
• Perform design analysis on extrusion systems to ensure performance.
• Lead troubleshooting and failure analysis efforts.

Skills

Mechanical design using solid modeling software

Understanding of heat transfer principles

Skilled in FEA and CFD

Writing and presentation skills

Systematic problem solving methods

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys Polyflow

Job description

Overview

Graham Packaging is seeking a mechanical engineer to design extrusion equipment for blow molding processes. This engineer will have a lead role in the development of an exciting new proprietary extrusion technology that is disrupting the plastic consumer packing industry. Graham Packaging is committed to being a leader in blow molding innovations and this engineer will be on the forefront of achieving that goal. Guided by program or project objectives, this engineer operates collaboratively and individually to achieve his/her objectives. The position is based at Graham Packaging’s Global Technical Center in York, PA.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design components for simple to moderately complex extrusion systems
• Perform design analysis on extrusion systems to ensure performance (i.e.: CFD for plastics, FEA, etc.)
• Evaluate existing extrusion systems for optimization of durability, performance, and cost
• Consult with Capital Engineers to create requirements and specifications for extrusion equipment, coordinate its prototype testing, and support its installation
• Collaborate with Product Development and Process Engineering teams to ensure extrusion systems are delivering desired results for their blow‑molded parts
• Lead troubleshooting, problem solving, and failure analysis efforts related to extrusion components
• Design experiments, conduct testing, collect data, analyze data with statistical software, and compose detailed reports on technical findings
• Utilize instrumentation and data collection tools to measure and record physical quantities for the purpose of experimentation and solving moderate to complex problems

Core Proficiencies and Skills

• Highly skilled in mechanical design using software for solid modeling, FEA, and CFD (e.g.: Ansys Polyflow)
• Strong understanding of numerous scientific and engineering principals including heat transfer, fluid flow, material properties, measurement, instrumentation, and basic control systems
• Skilled in designing and conducting experiments
• Skilled in utilizing systematic problem solving methods (e.g.: 8D)
• Very good written and presentation skills
• Able to travel approximately 25%, on average

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering; other engineering degrees may be acceptable with demonstrated applicable skills
• Minimum 5-7 years of engineering experience designing plastic extrusion equipment

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.