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.

What you can expect:

In the Package Engineering intern position, you will contribute to tasks focused on specific project initiatives, such as package development and testing support, results evaluation, conducting plant trials, developing pallet patterns and coordinating with manufacturing plants and suppliers.

Utilize critical thinking skills to plan and coordinate individual activities that contribute to project results:

• Hands-on development activities at our Technical Center or in our manufacturing plants
• Coordinate and perform independent and team experiments in laboratory and plant settings
• Presentation of project results and findings to leadership upon completion of internship
• Potential for significant travel to manufacturing plants and fill locations could be required (50-70%)

Goal of Program:

• Fundamental technical understanding of packaging materials, package manufacturing processes with exposure to industry and market drivers
• Expand critical problem solving and decision make skills through development and execution of qualification plans
• Improve communication skills with interaction of cross-functional teams and leadership alignment
• Better understanding of engineering organization

Example Projects:

• Development & qualification of new packages for blue-chip customers ( Exxon Mobil, Church & Dwight,  P&G, Clorox,  and others)
• Assessment of secondary packaging performance for our products
• Assist with product qualifications measurements and data collection activities at the plants
• Support Root Cause and Correction Analysis for products with defects
• Research & Benchmarking studies to identify “white space” for future packaging development opportunities

What we’re looking for:

• Level: Engineering or Technology program with a minimum of (1) year of academic experience
• Capable of working in both individual and team settings
• Seeking highly energetic, creative, and motivated individuals
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred skills:

• Software: Excel, CAD, FEA, Minitab
• Comfortable problem solving electrical and mechanical systems
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant
• Understanding of ANSI standards
• Understanding of SPC
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to travel within US (preferably be 20 in order to rent a car) 

Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to:

• Be an active student in an engineering or technology program

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.