Capital Equipment Engineer

** Company Statement*
* Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.

At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable.

And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do-together-to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

** Overview*
* Graham Packaging is seeking a Capital Equipment engineer who will lead the execution of capital projects.  The Engineer will be involved in and/or responsible for the development of specification, verification and qualification procedures that ensure solutions meet functional performance requirements and will lead the execution of capital equipment projects on the ground as planned.  This responsibility includes project scoping, costing, planning, executing and performing debrief to ensure continuous process improvement.

The capital equipment engineer will work based in his/her home office located near a major airport.

** Responsibilities*
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* ** ssential Duties and Responsibilities*
* + Define equipment functional requirements using an understanding of the current and possible future product applications.

+ Develop verification and qualification procedures that enhance vendor understanding and ensure alignment around meeting functional requirements.

+ Dissect and break down project scope and develop capital solution details including:

+ Develop Line layouts that are functional, ergonomic, safe, provide for efficient workflow and support GMP

+ Perform field assessments of re-deployable equipment and develop refurbishment plans to ensure project success.

+ Interface with Development Engineering and corporate SME's in developing engineered solutions

+ Engage suppliers in developing engineered solutions

+ Manage all aspects of capital project execution including:

+ Manage internal and third party (e.g. contract) resources

+ Engage procurement team with vendors to ensure vendor qualification requirements are agreed and communicated contractually prior to issuing purchase orders.

+ Coordinate on-site project installation and startup activities

+ Conduct factory acceptance testing and new equipment qualification procedures as a condition of asset buy off at vendor site and after installation as necessary

+ Liaise with plants, sales, supply chain, human resources and regulatory agencies as necessary to ensure project success

+ Ensure all work is performed according to strict corporate Safety and GMP policies

+ Work cross functionally to develop factory-training plans for newly installed equipment:

+ Develop and implement systematic training of plant personnel

+ Coordinate training activities with internal training resources and venders.

+ Ensure Preventive Maintenance protocols are accurately documented and are entered into the PM management system

+ Reduce manufacturing variability in the setup and operation of capital equipment through the proper application of fixturing, gauging and standard work.

+ Perform project debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and participate in the implementation of process improvements.

+ 75% travel at times.

** Qualifications*
* ** Core…