Process Engineer - Steel

Job Requisition #: 034709

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in-demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

This role is focused on optimizing the interconnected components of Greif’s manufacturing systems, with a strong emphasis on supporting our steel drum plants through process improvement, operational reliability, quality performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays an important role in helping Greif deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production across the network by performing trials, analyzing engineering processes, and identifying opportunities to improve plant performance, reduce cost, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Conduct trials, analyze results, and make recommendations related to engineering and manufacturing processes, including process optimization, machine downtime reduction, chemical processes, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Support Greif’s steel drum plant operations by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and consistency across manufacturing processes.
• Identify and resolve issues with existing control strategies and recommend continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Perform calibration and validation testing on plant instrumentation and equipment to support process reliability and product quality.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and customer complaints, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and review monthly quality and production reports to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Interpret, communicate, and implement company policies, standards, and practices within plant operations.
• Maintain current engineering knowledge of emerging technologies, manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement tools relevant to Greif’s operations.
• Lead small projects or project teams and provide formal training and guidance to less experienced engineering team members.
• Partner cross-functionally with plant leadership, operations, maintenance, quality, and other teams to support business goals and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typically requires a degree in Engineering or a related technical field and 4+ years of relevant manufacturing or engineering experience, preferably in an industrial or process-driven environment.

• Broad knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, manufacturing processes, chemical concepts, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex manufacturing issues and develop practical solutions.
• Project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives, manage timelines, and drive results.
• Technical acumen with an understanding of financial concepts such as cost analysis, budgets, and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and procedures in simple, practical terms for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and build strong cross‑functional partnerships.
• Strong attention to detail with effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering and manufacturing software tools, such as CAD and other technical systems.

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

The pay range for this position is $ - $ annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $ and $ annually. Offers may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

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 legally protected characteristic. For more information, read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy: