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Proposal Engineer

Graham Packaging Company
York, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.

At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do-together-to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging is seeking a Proposal Engineer that will drive growth by developing compelling technical solutions and execute all phases of the quoting process. The Proposal Engineer should be located at the Graham Technical Center in York, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duties of a Quoting Engineer include:
  • Analyze Requests for Quotation (RFQ's) for rigid plastic packaging
  • Develop a compelling technical solution including suitable equipment, technology, plant, and mold & tooling for simple to complex projects.
  • Gather operations, supply chain, and engineering information to complete proposal
  • Answer technical inquiries from sales and customer for bid clarifications
  • Calculate expected line output and capability
  • Accurately estimate, track, and communicate the project cost. Pursue cost savings in all areas.
  • Provide status and progress reports to the commercial organization
  • Facilitate the handoff of the technical solution from engineering to pricing
  • Maintain detailed, complete and timely records to accurately communicate solution and assumptions.
  • Improve the quoting process through tools, templates, and process

Core Proficiencies and Skills

The following skills and proficiencies are essential requirements of the position:
  • Technical acumen - demonstrated ability to understand technical details and contribute in technical discussions
  • Applied project quoting principles
  • Demonstrated experience developing an initial project scope, bottle specific equipment needs, and mold & tooling inputs.
  • Skilled in the selection of small to moderate-sized production lines that include: Converting Equipment, Decoration, Inspection and Finished Goods Handling
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to respond to high priority activity on very short notice
  • Execution driven attitude. Sets clear ambitious goals and achieves them.
  • Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD


Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
  • BS degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Systems).
  • Experience in product development, operations, or mold and tooling development preferred
  • Preferred background designing industrial equipment, as a design or equipment engineer with a field of technical specialty.
  • Packaging/design engineering with experience in closures and/or bottles

The standard compensation for this role is $109,700 - $164,600. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $109,700 - $164,600

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