Process Engineering Positions

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. 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.

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035550 Process Engineer (Open)

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. Responsibilities may also include managing projects and processes, leading small project teams, and helping develop less experienced colleagues through formal training and day-to-day technical support.

Conducts trials, analyzes results, and makes recommendations related to engineering and manufacturing processes, including process optimization, machine downtime reduction, chemical processes, and operational efficiency improvements.

Supports Greif’s steel drum plant operations by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and consistency across manufacturing processes.

Performs calibration and validation testing on plant instrumentation and equipment to support process reliability and product quality.

Investigates manufacturing issues and customer complaints, determines root cause, and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Prepares and reviews monthly quality and production reports to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Interprets, communicates, and implements company policies, standards, and practices within plant operations.

Maintains current engineering knowledge of emerging technologies, manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement tools relevant to Greif’s operations.

May lead small projects or project teams and provide formal training and guidance to less experienced engineering team members.

Partners cross-functionally with plant leadership, operations, maintenance, quality, and other teams to support business goals and operational excellence.

Typically requires a degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Typically possesses 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.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and build strong cross-functional partnerships.

Proficiency in relevant engineering and manufacturing software tools, such as CAD and other technical systems.

Offers for this position 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

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.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

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