Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

Job Description

Position Overview:

As a part of O-I’s Quality Leadership Development Program, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the glass business. Our 9 - 12 month rotational program will prepare you for a successful and long-lasting career within our in quality and manufacturing areas. You will be offered challenging and diverse opportunities while being supported through a structured learning and development program as you work as a project engineer. You will have access to a variety of on the job learning activities, networking and social activities.

The Quality Leadership Development Program is based in Perrysburg, Ohio. Upon completion of this development program, you will be required to relocate and officially start you career journey at one of O-I’s manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States.

To be successful in this program, one should have:

Natural curiosity and willingness to learnDesire to ultimately lead and develop a team of peopleHigh level of motivation and ability to work independentlyExcellent communication and presentation skills; able to interact with all levels of the organization

During the development program, you will:

Perform a variety of tests, analyses, and studies related to the improvement of glass container quality.Apply your problem solving skills and knowledge of various statistical tools and methods to design studies, and conduct quality and complaint analyses.Participate in the evaluation and testing of new container designs.Work with O-I manufacturing plants and customers to investigate glass container quality and/or manufacturing issues.Conduct measurements and write reports to summarize and communicate quality analyses.Learn various facets of the plant process including: batch and furnace operations, forming machines, equipment, inspection, packaging, and quality assurance systems.Travel up to 50% of the program throughout North America. O-I covers travel costs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering, Operations, or Manufacturing Technology discipline. Desired degrees include: Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Ceramic and Glass, Maintenance and Industrial Technology, Operations Management and Material ScienceTarget graduation - December 2024-May 2025Willingness to relocate – relocation is required upon completion of training (financial assistance provided by O-I)Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

Additional Information

Salary Range:  The salary for this role is $70,000 annually.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:.

Generous vacation time and paid holidaysComprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverageEngaging wellbeing program with opportunities to earn employer contributionsLife and AD&D insurance for peace of mind401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial employer contributionsSupportive Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional guidanceRelocation assistance and support with moving expenses as applicablePerformance Incentive bonus program as applicable

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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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.