Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.

At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Graham Packaging is seeking a Capital Equipment engineer who will lead the execution of capital projects.  The Engineer will be involved in and/or responsible for the development of specification, verification and qualification procedures that ensure solutions meet functional performance requirements and will lead the execution of capital equipment projects on the ground as planned.  This responsibility includes project scoping, costing, planning, executing and performing debrief to ensure continuous process improvement. The capital equipment engineer will work based in his/her home office located near a major airport. 

Core Proficiencies and Skills

The following skills and proficiencies are essential requirements of the position:

• Demonstrated ability to decompose operational requirements such as form factor, energy consumption, ease of use, throughput and efficiency into equipment specifications such that the sum of the pieces yields the desired whole.
• Expert knowledge in the selection and implementation of small to moderate-sized production lines that include:

          o    Bulk material preparation e.g. dryers, batch mixers, washers,

          o    Bulk material handling equipment e.g. hoppers, augers, sorters

          o    Converting equipment e.g. plastic extruders, molders, thermoformers, injection molders, stampers, trimmers, etc.

          o    Conveyance equipment e.g. belt conveyers, indexers, sorters, etc.

          o    Decoration equipment e.g. in-line labelers, silk screen printers, direct object printers, shrink labelers, etc.

          o    Finished goods handling e.g. bulk packers, palletizers

          o    Inspection equipment e.g. inline dimensional inspection stations, leak detectors

          o    Facilities

• Expert in line layout design using software such as AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of line design that optimizes line uptime i.e. throughput, queueing, accumulation and bottleneck analysis, while minimizing floor space and capital cost.
• Skilled in ergonomics and design for human safety
• Deep knowledge of:

          o    High (600 psi) and standard (100 psi) pressure factory air system selection, installation, and maintenance, including piping requirements and standards

          o    Chilled water systems and HVAC

          o    Hydraulic systems including theory of operation of pumps, valves, filtration and metering. Also experience with hydraulic system maintenance and troubleshooting

          o    PLC (e.g. Beckhoff, AB) and control hardware including ability to read and use schematics to verify and troubleshoot systems

          o   Electrical distribution systems including working knowledge of IEEE safety and design standard. Familiar with electrical cabinet and J-box design, conduiting, grounding, and termination best practices. Capable to read and understand electrical schematics.            

           o    Equipment crating and transportation

           o    Heavy equipment manipulation using hoists and rigging and factory floor alignment/attachment

• Proficient in tools of project management such as Gantt charts, critical path analysis, action registers, etc.
• Strong leadership skills in leading cross-functional teams in the execution of large and standalone capital projects

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• BS or AS degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) is preferred. Non-degreed with 10 years of foundation equipment engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting factory equipment is required 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, equipment development, and deploying medium complexity manufacturing lines and systems.

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

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.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.