Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and a Fortune 500 manufacturing company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Evansville, Indiana. In this role, you will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership to support the day-to-day performance of our manufacturing operations. You'll help troubleshoot production challenges, improve equipment reliability, optimize processes, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, and productivity throughout the plant. If you enjoy being on the manufacturing floor, solving problems, supporting production teams, and making a direct impact on plant performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting production operations, process improvement, equipment troubleshooting, or manufacturing engineering activities
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a production environment
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key technical resource for the Evansville manufacturing facility, supporting daily operations and driving improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.
- Partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support equipment reliability initiatives and preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
- Improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and production methods to increase operational performance.
- Assist with safety improvements and ensure manufacturing systems comply with company and OSHA standards.
- Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for production issues.
- Support the installation, startup, and optimization of equipment and process improvements.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and operations teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and engineering records.
- Assist with cost reduction, scrap reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support and training for manufacturing processes, equipment, and new technologies.
- Monitor plant systems and manufacturing performance to ensure efficient operation.
Benefits
- 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 safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
