Process Engineer

Graphic Packaging•Elk Grove, CA

19d

About The Position

This Manufacturing Engineer role is responsible for the technical management, maintenance, and development of new and existing production lines. The role supports improvements to Graphic Packaging International initiatives, including Safety, Quality, Productivity, OEE, and other key operational KPIs. The Process Engineer provides technical assistance to production, maintenance-reliability, and quality groups to resolve equipment- and process-related problems and improve processes. The role manages assigned projects from developing the justification, scope, and business case through supplier and contractor selection, equipment checkout and installation, and project documentation. It also conducts reliability studies and evaluations, investigates variables affecting products and processes, and develops or recommends measures to meet reliability objectives. The position includes responsibilities related to Safe Quality Foods (SQF), including following plant, hygiene, allergen, and food-safety procedures; reporting potentially unsafe conditions; and participating in root-cause and corrective-action work as required. The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent field.
At least 3 years of experience in project or reliability engineering, maintenance, or operations.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across the organization, from the shop floor to executive level.
Ability to collaborate efficiently with team members to achieve project goals and contribute positively to the business.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficiency in SAP.

Nice To Haves

Paper or Folding Carton Industry experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to production, maintenance-reliability, and quality groups to resolve equipment- and process-related problems.
Develop methods to improve manufacturing processes and eliminate root causes of equipment failures.
Manage assigned projects, including developing project justification, scope, and business cases.
Evaluate and select equipment suppliers and installation contractors.
Oversee equipment checkout, installation, and completion of project documentation.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations of engineering design concepts.
Investigate and analyze variables that may affect products and processes.
Ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards.
Analyze preliminary plans and develop reliability engineering programs to meet company, customer, and environmental agency reliability objectives.
Propose design or formulation changes as needed to improve system or process reliability.
Follow plant rules and procedures for producing Safe Quality Foods, including hygiene and allergen procedures.
Report potentially unsafe food conditions or SQF noncompliance to a person of authority.
Participate in SQF root-cause and corrective-action activities as required, including those related to customer complaints, audits, validation, and verification.