Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Promote safety and work safely throughout the facility to prevent injuries to self and co‑workers by identifying and addressing unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Adhere to all Silgan Safety Policies & Standards, Silgan Plastics No Tolerance Policy, Product Defense‑Security requirements, GMP guidelines, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Read, understand, and comply with all Safety Rules outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and GMP‑required gear.
• Contribute to the plant's Product Safety Culture through compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and operational performance.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for new and existing business projects, automation initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and cost‑reduction efforts.
• Develop project scopes, manage engineering projects, and support workflow optimization efforts.
• Assist with the design, improvement, fabrication, installation, and startup of manufacturing and auxiliary equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance development and equipment reliability improvements.
• Create equipment documentation, technical procedures, and training materials.
• Develop and maintain Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Assist with new equipment specifications, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Design equipment layouts and production line improvements.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for repairs, installations, and project execution.
• Monitor operational performance metrics, including OEE and FTQY, and investigate opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Set‑Up Technicians, Supervisors, and Operators to drive process improvements and reduce scrap.
• Communicate engineering changes and project updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience:
  
  0–5 years of mechanical design, equipment installation, startup, or project engineering. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills; mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work effectively; ability to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies; ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Certifications:
  
  None required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of engineering experience in plastics manufacturing or a related manufacturing environment; experience with automation and material handling systems; experience supporting blow molding or packaging equipment.
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of Allen‑Bradley controls and PLC logic;
  AutoCAD experience;
  Brady Link
  360 experience; strong project management capabilities; experience with ROI analysis and capital project justification; demonstrated ability to train and influence team members; preventive maintenance and equipment reliability experience.
• Certifications:
  
  Project Management certification preferred;
  Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Location:
  
  In Office.
• Work Hours:
  
  TBD.
• Travel Requirements: TBD.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to work in a manufacturing environment; ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb as necessary; ability to safely access production equipment and elevated platforms; ability to wear required PPE; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.