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Job Requisition #:
030329 Production Engineer (Open)
Job Description:
Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 35 countries and 200-plus locations.
Our Vision
Be the best performing customer service company in the world.
Our Purpose
We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
The Production Engineer must be equipped with a blend of technical expertise, operational understanding, and soft skills to thrive in the blow moulding industry. The incumbent will be accountable for a team of setters who maintain, and setup blow moulding equipment coupled to ancillary equipment (Conveyors, Cameras, collating tables, leak testers and mixing equipment) with the objective of producing plastic containers as cost effective and efficient as possible.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the blow moulding tool installation and setup processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
• Supervise the setup of ancillary equipment ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
• Diagnosing problems in the tool maintenance and tool setup process providing recommendations and training.
• Train senior and junior setters on the principles of tool setting.
• Measure and optimize the tool changeover process.
• Investigate and troubleshoot any problems that arise within the tool setup processes, and blow moulding machinery, and operations
• Apply discipline procedures when behaviours are not in line with prescribed iPackChem Maintenance protocols.
• Perform monthly performance reviews on team reporting to the production engineer.
• Determine the need for overtime.
• Update and approve product drawings.
• Update and approve mould drawings.

Experience

• Minimum 5 Years experience in the HDPE Blow Moulding Industry.
• Minimum 3 Years experience in the use of CAD to document tool and product drawings.

Education & Skills

• Degree in engineering (Mechanical / Industrial Eng.)
• Must be able to Read, Write and Speak English.
• Must be able to use SPC + Automated QC Data recording tools.
• CAD Competent – SolidWorks, Catia, Solid Edge or other related 3D Cad drawing package.
• Deep understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and the operation of blow moulding machinery and equipment.
• Project Management - oversee projects from conception to completion.
• Adept in process optimization to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Maintaining high-quality standards for the maintenance of Blow Moulding Tools and Equipment.
• The ability to convey technical information clearly, resolve conflicts, and build strong working relationships within the Greif manufacturing system.
• Superb analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership abilities

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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
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• Supervise the blow moulding tool installation and setup processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
• Supervise the setup of ancillary equipment ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
• Diagnosing problems in the tool maintenance and tool setup process providing recommendations and training.
• Train senior and junior setters on the principles of tool setting.
• Measure and optimize the tool changeover process.
• Investigate and troubleshoot any problems that arise within the tool setup processes, and blow moulding machinery, and operations
• Apply discipline procedures when behaviours are not in line with prescribed iPackChem Maintenance protocols.
• Perform monthly performance reviews on team reporting to the production engineer.
• Determine the need for overtime.
• Update and approve product drawings.
• Update and approve mould drawings