Mechanical Design Engineer

Careers @ Graham Packaging; York (York County); On-site; 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

A leading packaging manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design extrusion equipment for blow molding processes. This position plays a crucial role in developing innovative extrusion technology. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in designing plastic extrusion equipment and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. The role includes design analysis, collaboration with engineering teams, and hands-on troubleshooting. The position offers a full-time employment with competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of engineering experience designing plastic extrusion equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design components for simple to moderately complex extrusion systems.
• Perform design analysis on extrusion systems to ensure performance.
• Evaluate existing extrusion systems for optimization of durability and performance.
• Consult with Capital Engineers to create requirements for extrusion equipment.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Process Engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical design using software for solid modeling, FEA, and CFD

Understanding of scientific and engineering principles

Designing and conducting experiments

Systematic problem solving methods

Written and presentation skills

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys Polyflow

Job description

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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 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

• 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing