Title:  Reliability Engineer Advisor

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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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Job Overview: Graphic Packaging International is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join our team in West Monroe, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving the reliability and performance of our manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal operation, and minimizing downtime. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to enhance our production processes and support our commitment to quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensures that proper safety practices are followed.

- Develop and implement reliability engineering strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs.

- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to establish maintenance plans and schedules that maximize equipment uptime.

- Utilize predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to enhance equipment reliability.

- Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

- Lead cross-functional teams in reliability improvement projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

- Prepare and present technical reports and findings to management and stakeholders.

- Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians in reliability engineering principles and practices.

- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies related to mechanical reliability.

- Lead Reliability Programs as system owner and coordinate with the COE team.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical reliability engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

- Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, reliability engineering methodologies, and statistical analysis.

- Proficient in using reliability software and tools for data analysis and reporting.

-Proficient in Microsoft office and SAP knowledge preferred.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

- Professional certification in reliability engineering (e.g., CRE, CMRP) is preferred.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

- Retirement savings plan with company match.

- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

This role is incentive plan eligible.  Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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