Job Description

As a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer at O-I, you will spend your first four (4) to six (6) months getting exposure to various roles and operating procedures within a glass manufacturing facility. Following this period, we’ll determine your specialty deep dive where you’ll receive in-depth training to prepare you for your first role within the plant. This assignment will be determined based upon your education/experience, personal interest and the company needs.

Throughout your rotation through various roles across the business, you will be responsible for the following –

• Promote and work to a high degree of safety and environmental consciousness at all times including compliance with both statutory & in-house safety and environmental requirements and conducting hazard identification/risk assessment & workplace inspections and safety audits
• Collaborate with members each function and contribute to various business as usual and project-related tasks
• Collect, collate, analyze and report on data related to role-relevant processes
• Attend relevant training and assessments as required throughout the graduate program
• Exhibit a customer centric approach to all aspects of your work
• Identify opportunities for improvements in safety, quality and efficiency and work with relevant stakeholders to design and implement improvements into standard operating procedure at O-I
• Bring new engineering insights into O-I’s manufacturing practices
• Drive communication and collaboration within cross-functional workgroups
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the department including training and development of subordinates and ensuring adherence to housekeeping and hygiene standards
• Keep up to date with new developments in glassmaking technologies

WHAT “DEEP-DIVE” CAREER OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AFTER YOUR INITIAL TRAINING ROTATION?

Our Manufacturing Development Program leads to challenging and rewarding opportunities within O-I. Options for your first role within O-I would likely include: Combustion Engineer, Process Specialist, Assistant Quality Manager, Assistant Plant Engineer, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, and Environmental Engineer.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree is required (Engineering, Operations or Manufacturing Technology disciplines preferred)
• Previous internship and/or co-op experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred 
• Strong interpersonal skills  and a desire to grow into a leadership role
• Ability to travel throughout North America.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments to meet objectives.
• Computer literacy and proficiency

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Opportunity for future growth and advancement
• Generous, Award-winning 401(k) plan w/ employer contribution & match
• Comprehensive benefits package
• and much more

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

_Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. _

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.