Reliability Engineer

Graphic Packaging International; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Reliability Engineer in Georgia to assess and improve the reliability of packaging designs, materials, processes, and final products. You will analyze performance, costs, and risk to guide testing and improvements, supporting SQF compliance.

The role requires a BA degree or related experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor teams while applying SPC and quality systems to ensure consistent product reliability.

Qualifications

• BA degree or related work experience.
• Experience with reliability design and testing.
• Knowledge of SQF and quality systems.
• Ability to work under moderate direction.

Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze the reliability of design, materials, processes, costs, and final production outputs.
• Recommend design or test methods and SPC procedures to achieve reliability targets.
• Perform risk analyses on new designs and processes.
• Test and analyze failures and propose design or formulation changes to improve reliability.

Skills

Reliability analysis

Design evaluation

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BA degree or related work experience

Tools

Statistical Process Control

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.

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

• Measuring and analyzing the reliability of the design, materials, processes, cost, and final products of production
• Recommending design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product reliability
• Completing risk analysis studies of new designs and processes
• Undertaking testing and analysis on failures, proposing changes in design or formulation to improve system and/or process reliability

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
• Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training..
• Progression within the levels reflects increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
• May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• General application of concepts and principles.
• Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity; analysis requires a review of multiple factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
• Works under moderate direction.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Frequent internal company and external contacts.
• Represents organization on specific projects.

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

Education & Experience

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

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

• $72,700.00 - $96,900.00

GPI Benefits Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• 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

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].