Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Silgan Plastics•Union, MO

About The Position

Supports plant operations and new product development through part and machine design, analysis of experimental materials, training, problem solving, and technical support. The role designs and evaluates tooling, mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes; investigates material, equipment, and process failures; and conducts testing related to plastic materials and processing equipment. It also includes training analysis and implementation, facilitating employee problem-solving teams, and administering company policies and procedures as required. Other duties may be assigned by the Product Development Manager. The preferred education is a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology. Required qualifications include written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, creative thinking, teamwork, strong ownership of safety, and willingness to take a hands-on approach to completing tasks and projects.

Requirements

Written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Creative thinking.
Teamwork skills.
Strong ownership of safety.
Willingness to take a hands-on approach to completing tasks and projects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and trial prototype and production tooling for new products and improvements to existing products.
Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure plastic containers conform to engineering design and performance specifications.
Research, design, evaluate, and oversee installation of mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes.
Investigate material, equipment, and process failures and recommend ways to eliminate product defects and machine or system malfunctions.
Use computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro/ENGINEER.
Conduct research to test and analyze the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of plastic materials, processing equipment, components, and systems.
Design test-control apparatus and equipment, and develop product-testing procedures.
Analyze training needs, develop and implement necessary training programs, and maintain required training records.
Coordinate and facilitate employee problem-solving teams.
Administer company policies and procedures as required.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Product Development Manager.