Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Graham Packaging is seeking a mechanical engineer to design extrusion equipment for blow molding processes. This engineer will have a lead role in the development of an exciting new proprietary extrusion technology that is disrupting the plastic consumer packing industry. Graham Packaging is committed to being a leader in blow molding innovations and this engineer will be on the forefront of achieving that goal. Guided by program or project objectives, this engineer operates collaboratively and individually to achieve his/her objectives. The position is based at Graham Packaging's Global Technical Center in York, PA.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Design components for simple to moderately complex extrusion systems
• Perform design analysis on extrusion systems to ensure performance (i.e.: CFD for plastics, FEA, etc.)
• Evaluate existing extrusion systems for optimization of durability, performance, and cost
• Consult with Capital Engineers to create requirements and specifications for extrusion equipment, coordinate its prototype testing, and support its installation
• Collaborate with Product Development and Process Engineering teams to ensure extrusion systems are delivering desired results for their blow-molded parts
• Lead troubleshooting, problem solving, and failure analysis efforts related to extrusion components
• Design experiments, conduct testing, collect data, analyze data with statistical software, and compose detailed reports on technical findings
• Utilize instrumentation and data collection tools to measure and record physical quantities for the purpose of experimentation and solving moderate to complex problems

Core proficiencies and skills:

• Highly skilled in mechanical design using software for solid modeling, FEA, and CFD (e.g.: Ansys Polyflow)
• Strong understanding of numerous scientific and engineering principals including heat transfer, fluid flow, material properties, measurement, instrumentation, and basic control systems
• Skilled in designing and conducting experiments
• Skilled in utilizing systematic problem solving methods (e.g.: 8D)
• Very good written and presentation skills
• Able to travel approximately 25%, on average

Education and/or work experience requirements:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering; other engineering degrees may be acceptable with demonstrated applicable skills
• Minimum 5-7 years of engineering experience designing plastic extrusion equipment

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.