Graphic Packaging International is looking for an entry-level Manufacturing Excellence (ME) Engineer to introduce new employees with technical degrees to paperboard manufacturing, focusing on deliberate improvement projects in cost reduction, quality, reliability, and productivity, and supporting a site-wide work systems transformation initiative.
Requirements
- advanced analytics using dataParc, minitab, and others
- reliability fundamentals
- lean manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Coordinate trials and process experiments to improve the operation
- Analyze downtime to identify chronic issues and problems that need to be solved
- Identify opportunities to reduce process variability that lead to waste
- Support project teams with data analysis, advanced analytics, problem solving and presentation of results
- Using the latest digital tools, ~20% of the time the ME Engineer will engage frontline workers to understand department workflows and create innovative solutions to improve communication and problem-solving.
- Technical training on the paper manufacturing process, reliability fundamentals, lean manufacturing, and advanced analytics using dataParc, minitab, and others will be offered.
- Engage in safety leadership efforts and encourage/support safe work practices
Other
- BS degree or 1+ years reliability experience with a high school diploma.
- BS degree in Engineering preferred.
- General schedule is an 8-10 hour M-F assignment, however, the employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends, and be punctual while doing so.
- Periodic weekend-duty coverage for the maintenance department.
- Occasional overnight travel includes flying, driving, riding, or by rail (up to 25%).
