Process Engineer

Graphic Packaging International; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to manage technical aspects of production lines, drive reliability, safety, quality, and productivity improvements across the plant. You will influence key KPIs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 3+ years in a high-volume manufacturing setting, with proficiency in SAP and MS Office; prior paper/carton experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project or reliability engineering, maintenance, or operations.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Paper or Folding Carton Industry experience desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to production, maintenance, reliability and quality teams to solve equipment/process problems.
• Improve manufacturing processes by addressing root causes of failures.
• Manage all phases of projects: justification, scope, vendor selection, installation, documentation.
• Develop reliability studies and programs to meet reliability objectives.
• Follow SQF procedures and participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Summary

This Manufacturing Engineer role is responsible for the technical management, maintenance, and development of new and existing production lines. This role will oversee the improvement of Graphic Packaging International’s initiatives including Safety, Quality, Productivity, OEE and other key operational KPI’s.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Project and Operations Support

• Provides technical assistance to production, maintenance - reliability and quality groups as needed to solve equipment and process-related problems and develops methods to improve processes.
• Optimize manufacturing processes by investigating and eliminating root causes of equipment failures.
• Manage all phases of assigned projects including:
• Developing project justification, scope, and subsequent writing of business case
• Evaluation and selection of equipment suppliers and installation contractors
• Equipment checkout and subsequent installation
• Complete project documentation

Reliability

• Develops, coordinates, and conducts technical reliability studies and evaluations of engineering design concepts.
• Investigates and analyses relevant variables potentially affecting product and processes. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards.
• Analyses preliminary plans and develops reliability engineering programs to achieve company, customer and environmental agency reliability objectives.
• As necessary, proposes changes in design or formulation to improve system and/or process reliability.

Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project or reliability engineering, maintenance, or operations required
• Experience in high volume manufacturing required
• Paper or Folding Carton Industry experience highly desirable
• Must be able to communicate well, both written and verbally, across the organization (shop floor to Executive level) and be able to efficiently collaborate with team members to achieve project goals, and contribute positively to the business
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Proficient in SAP

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Career Level

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$84,200.00 - $112,200.00

GPI Benefits Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

Requisition: 16494