Manufacturing Engineering

Silgan Containers

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or project engineering
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD or similar design software
  • Strong financial acumen and project budgeting experience
  • Experience with PFMEA and process improvement methodologies
  • Ability to travel up to 50% to multiple plant locations
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead capital projects from planning to completion
  • Develop and improve manufacturing safety systems to meet regulations
  • Identify opportunities for cost and scrap reduction
  • Execute continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and quality
  • Drive equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs
  • Support new product development and production line expansions
  • Analyze plant performance for operational optimization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness and pet insurance
  • Monthly employee appreciation events and celebrations
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Full Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer

Evansville, IN

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, equipment reliability improvements, safety programs, preventive maintenance strategies, and process optimization efforts that support our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving productivity, reducing costs, improving quality, supporting new product development, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

If you are passionate about manufacturing processes, plant engineering, project management, Lean manufacturing, and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Competitive salary based on education, skills, experience, and market conditions
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness, legal plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance and more
  • Monthly employee appreciation events, food trucks, outings, giveaways, and celebrations
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement


What you will do:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support plant operations through project leadership, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives.
  • Develop, improve, and redesign manufacturing safety systems in compliance with Silgan standards and OSHA regulations
  • Support other manufacturing locations in Hazleton, PA, Richmond, IN as well as Evansville, IN
  • Lead capital projects from planning and budgeting through implementation and completion
  • Identify and implement cost reduction, scrap reduction, and productivity improvement opportunities
  • Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives to increase manufacturing efficiency and product quality
  • Drive equipment reliability improvements and preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime
  • Evaluate production performance and identify opportunities for process optimization
  • Manage annual plant capital expenditures and engineering project budgets
  • Design, modify, and improve tooling to enhance product quality and tooling durability
  • Support new product development, equipment installations, and production line expansions
  • Analyze plant systems and equipment performance to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • Lead cross-functional teams to execute engineering and operational projects
  • Develop and deliver training programs for new technologies, systems, and manufacturing processes
  • Create, interpret, and update mechanical drawings, electrical prints, and engineering documentation
  • Support energy reduction initiatives and sustainability projects that reduce operating costs


What you'll need to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
  • Ability to travel up to 50% to assist plants in Hazleton, PA, Richmond, IN in addition to the Evansville, IN plant
  • Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, industrial engineering, or project engineering experience
  • Experience leading engineering projects in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
  • Experience using AutoCAD or similar design software
  • Strong financial and project budgeting experience
  • Experience with PFMEA and process improvement methodologies
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills


Apply Today!

Take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values innovation, operational excellence, and employee development.

Apply now to join Silgan Closures as a Manufacturing Engineer in Evansville, Indiana and help drive the future of manufacturing performance, continuous improvement, and sustainable packaging solutions.

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