2027 Process Engineer Trainee

Ready to make an impact in manufacturing excellence

Join a dynamic environment where innovation continuous improvement and operational excellence drive success. This role offers the opportunity to apply engineering expertise to optimize processes improve product quality and enhance equipment reliability.

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About the Process Engineer Trainee Program

The Greif Management Trainee Program is a structured hands-on rotational experience designed to prepare early career talent for future roles across the organization. This role is aligned to Greifs Sustainable Fiber Solutions business unit where the Process Engineer supports manufacturing operations by analyzing improving and sustaining production processes. This role works cross-functionally to identify opportunities for optimization troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety quality and efficiency.

What You Will Have the Opportunity to Do

• Collaborate on specialized and cross-functional engineering projects to support manufacturing operations

• Support initiatives involving electrical power and control systems to improve existing or develop new processes

• Conduct process optimization trials analyze data and provide actionable recommendations

• Prepare and deliver monthly quality and production reports to support operational decision-making

• Assist with installation troubleshooting and repair of production equipment

• Perform machine breakdown analysis identify root causes and recommend corrective actions

• Lead and support chemical trials including analysis and process recommendations

• Analyze tooling failures and evaluate tooling requirements and performance characteristics

• Support or coordinate operational diagnostics to assess process and equipment performance

• Provide technical expertise to improve reliability efficiency and process stability

• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced engineering team members

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean manufacturing principles

• Perform other duties as needed to support business objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering in Mechanical Chemical Industrial Paper Science or a closely related engineering or technical discipline

• Recent graduates or early-career professionalswith03 years of experiencein engineering manufacturing or operations environments

• Willingness and ability to work inplant-based / manufacturing settings

• Legal authorization to work in the United Stateswithout current or future sponsorship requirements

• Ability to work full-time on-sitein Cincinnati for the duration of the program

• Flexibility to traveldomestically as business needs require

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation electrical systems and manufacturing processes

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions

• Proven ability to manage projects and prioritize multiple initiatives

• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

• Ability to work independently and under general supervision

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills

• Proficiency in relevant tools such as CAD and standard business software (e.g. Excel reporting tools)