Greif · 2 days ago
Process Engineer
Lockport, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years expGreif is a global leader in performance packaging founded in 1877, committed to operational excellence and sustainability. The Process Engineer will apply their expertise in mechanical and electrical controls to optimize production processes and reduce costs in a plastic manufacturing environment.
IndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Promote improvements on the production process through Kaizen, VSM, and other lean techniques in conjunction with OPEX, with emphasis on productivity gains, labor optimization, quality, seeking new methods or technologies, and replicating them in other plants
Prepares equipment and controls specifications and places orders. Evaluates existing equipment and controls with regard to productivity, cost-efficiency, and safety, and makes recommendations for possible improvements
Conducts process optimization trials, performs troubleshooting and analysis, and develops strategies to reduce product variability, waste, and operating costs
Apply root cause analysis and analytical problem-solving techniques to daily problems and/or misses
Maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed and prepares monthly quality and production reports
Lead training of plant operators and leaders on standard production execution, to assure colleague safety, product quality, and cost
Create, execute, and support process-related training materials for machine operators and maintenance teams
Ensure adherence to existing Standard Operating Conditions (SOC) & develop and track SOC for all major equipment with min/max ranges
Work collaboratively with site maintenance teams to establish a Critical Process Equipment (CPE) Program to ensure all CPE items are audited and well-maintained
Work with Reliability Engineer and Quality to deploy complete VQS on each equipment. Develop optimum process parameters to achieve desired quality and product certification performance requirements
Works with plants and develops programs to ensure optimal process parameters are maintained
Works with facilities to help achieve and maintain product certifications
Replicate lessons learned, standard practices, and increase the synergies across the substrate to have all plant colleagues at the same level
Contribute and work together with the Product Engineer to elaborate testing, prototypes, samples, or any other effort related to the production process to make new products
Work with the Reliability Engineer on equipment troubleshooting, documentation, and training for maintenance colleagues
Work with other engineering teams, with the common purpose of building a strong technical foundation at the plants
Work closely with OPEX and other support functions to drive A3 continuous improvement projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required
5+ years experience in plastic blow molding is required
Strong mechanical skills, including knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, air compressors, chillers, and PLCs, with the ability to make required adjustments
Able to troubleshoot machine maintenance issues as they arise
Demonstrated success in cycle time optimization and identifying cost savings
Strengths in Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Strong understanding of plastics materials, manufacturing processes, and machinery operations
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
Problem-solving skills: Capability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Adherence to safety protocols and regulations in a manufacturing setting
Ability to make process changes to ensure production of high-quality product
Ability to document work practices and communicate them to all colleagues
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications
Ability and willingness to travel required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.
Company
Greif
Greif is an industrial packaging products and services.
10001+ employees
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President & CEO
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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