Project Engineer- VR Machinery Build

Graham Packaging Company • York, PA

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About The Position

Seeking a seasoned Project Engineer to lead building of our proprietary VR blowmolder. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in extrusion blow molding systems and related equipment. This role involves overseeing the construction of extrusion blow molding systems at our technical center or through third-party suppliers.
The Project Engineer will also support development of build processes, best practices and standards that will drive efficient machine builds. Periodic travel may be required for vendor oversight and system startups.

Requirements

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project, MS Team).
• Competent in 2D AutoCAD for reviewing drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software such as SAP, Ariba, Concur, and other tools employed at Graham.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Knowledge of extrusion blow molding systems and related equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in the plastics industry
• 10+ years’ experience in heavy industrial manufacturing

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate will have experience with plastic extrusion blow molding systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee (2) VR machine build projects at the Graham Technical Center (GTC) while sharing resources between GTCP and GTC.
• Support and drive project budget.
• Organize a project folder that contains all relevant documentation during machine builds.
• Develop and manage detailed build schedule to meet agreed deadlines.
• Manage resource plan.
• Collaborate with GTC and GTCP on creation of assembly procedure.
• Organize and lead project status meetings and provide written progress updates to all stakeholders, highlighting obstacles as well as accomplishments.
• Update Project tracker weekly.
• Ensure machine specifications are clear and followed.
• Manage an Action Register with developed action plans as needed.
• Support and drive efficient procurement and logistics processes.
• Document and communicate engineering changes and technical innovation and manufacturing processes.
• Oversee supplier performance requirements from the design phase through validation.
• Lead FAT at the GTC. Work with project team to analyze FAT data and provide FAT results written report.
• Incorporate cross-functional feedback to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees