Process Engineer
Graphic Packaging International · Kalamazoo, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $73k–$97k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Graphic Packaging International (industrial) in Kalamazoo, MI. Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Base pay
- $73k–$97k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live process postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- About 17% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $74k–$130k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 59%
- New product launch 52%
- FMEA 48%
- ✓ Root cause 41%
- Lean 41%
- Six Sigma 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Graphic Packaging International
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Graphic Packaging InternationalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
Manufacturing Production Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods including: •Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout •Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions •Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems •Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques •Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations
Responsibilities
- ◆Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
- ◆Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training..
- ◆Progression within the levels reflects increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
- ◆May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
- ◆Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
- ◆General application of concepts and principles.
- ◆Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.
- ◆Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity; analysis requires a review of multiple factors.
- ◆Exercises judgment within defined policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
- ◆Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
- ◆Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
- ◆Works under moderate direction.
- ◆Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
- ◆Frequent internal company and external contacts.
- ◆Represents organization on specific projects.
Safe Quality Food
Responsibilities
- ◆Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
- ◆Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
- ◆Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
- ◆Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
- ◆Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation
Education & Experience
BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Career Level
Competencies
Business Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented
Pay Range
$72,700.00 - $96,900.00
GPI Benefits Program
Competitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice
We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit ca
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About Graphic
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
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