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.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
035468 Blow Molding Engineer (Open)
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations
Set up, operate, and monitor Extrusion Blow Moulding machines in accordance with production schedules, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Perform machine start-ups and shutdowns, mould changes, and product changeovers safely and efficiently.
Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining required quality standards.
Maintain accurate production, quality, process, and downtime records.
Process Optimization & Troubleshooting
Analyze process and production performance and adjust machine parameters to optimize cycle time, product quality, scrap rates, and overall equipment efficiency .
Optimize key EBM process parameters , including extrusion, parison control, mold closing, blowing, cooling, and cycle conditions.
Identify the root causes of quality defects , machine failures, and process deviations using structured problem-solving techniques and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process stability and operational performance.
Support the processing of HDPE and other specialized polymer materials and compounds, including materials with specific barrier, adhesive, conductive, or antistatic properties.
Provide hands-on technical support to operators and production teams when required.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Perform and verify product quality checks in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and control plans.
Ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and other operational excellence programs.
Engineering Support & Validation Activities
Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to identify root causes and develop sustainable technical solutions.
Support production trials, process development activities, and new product introductions.
Assist with new mould validation, equipment qualification, process validation, and production start-up activities.
Provide hands-on technical support during mould trials, process development, and equipment commissioning.
Participate in special projects related to manufacturing improvements, process optimization, and operational excellence.
Provide technical expertise and practical input during process development and optimization initiatives.
Safety & Compliance
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
Promote a safe working environment and immediately report unsafe conditions or practices.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
Requirements
Education
Technical High School Diploma, Vocational School Diploma, or equivalent technical education.
Additional training or certification in plastics processing, extrusion blow moulding, or related manufacturing processes is preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Blow Moulding operations.
Proven experience with mould changes, product changeovers, and process parameter adjustments.
Experience processing HDPE and other polymer materials used in specialized blow moulding applications.
Experience…