Equipment Support Engineer

Graham Packaging Company•West Hempfield Township, PA

10d•$81,500 - $122,300•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. The Operations Equipment Support Engineer will partner with Corporate Engineering staff to drive standardization and improvement to all maintenance processes and practices in plant equipment across the North American plant network. Key areas of focus will include creating, optimizing, and replicating best practices in all aspects of Engineering Support for blow mold, IML systems, trimming equipment and other downstream and support equipment. The Equipment Support Engineer will also develop and audit pro-active, preventative, and predictive maintenance programs as well as provide root cause/Failure analysis support for plant equipment.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing or plant environment with a strong emphasis on maintenance, equipment reliability, and process improvement.
Hands-on experience with: Blow molding equipment, IML systems, Trimming equipment, Downstream and support equipment
Experience leading maintenance activities, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing reliability improvements.
Strong understanding of industrial safety standards, policies, and best practices.
Subject matter expertise in Continuous Extrusion Blow Molding, IML systems, trimming equipment, and related support systems.
Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles and life cycle cost analysis.
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication, technical writing, and training skills.
Ability to influence teams and build effective partnerships across multiple facilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD.
Strong understanding of bottle processing and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies such as A3, 8D, RCA, and FMEA to identify and resolve equipment and process issues.
Apply engineering fundamentals and technical expertise to develop, test, and implement equipment improvements.
Lead or independently complete annual preventive maintenance activities, including documentation of measurements, readings, and required reporting.
Support underperforming plants by identifying root causes of equipment and process issues and leading implementation of corrective actions.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned equipment and provide technical training to plant operators and maintenance personnel.
Partner with Central Engineering on major equipment overhauls, upgrades, and capital projects.
Assist equipment vendors and plant teams with troubleshooting complex technical issues.
Interpret equipment drawings and support plant personnel with accurate parts identification and ordering.
Support tooling and mold maintenance activities and requirements.
Assist with and/or lead equipment changeovers.
Analyze bottle quality defects and correlate findings to equipment-related issues.
Read and interpret mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical prints and schematics.
Develop and manage standardized operating conditions (SOCs) for equipment.
Perform advanced troubleshooting beyond typical plant-level capability.
Develop and implement improved methods and procedures to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
Prepare technical reports, assessments, machine audits, engineering change documentation, and field reports.
Deliver training in both classroom and production floor environments.
Build strong partnerships with plant maintenance and operations teams to understand site-specific needs and implement effective solutions.
Assess and recommend technical improvements to increase machine efficiency, effectiveness, and uptime.
Ensure maintenance leadership teams remain engaged in reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
Evaluate and validate corrective actions that impact equipment availability and reliability and leverage successful solutions across sites where appropriate.
Utilize data and metrics to monitor progress, sustain improvements, and drive results.
Submit weekly reports covering engineering hours, travel, expenses, and project activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.