Mechanical Engineer

Silgan Plastics • Ottawa, OH

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will promote safety and work safely throughout the facility, adhering to all Silgan Safety Policies & Standards, Silgan Plastics No Tolerance Policy, Product Defense-Security requirements, GMP guidelines, and Good Documentation Practices. This role involves identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and operational performance. The engineer will provide mechanical engineering support for new and existing business projects, automation initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and cost-reduction efforts, including developing project scopes, managing engineering projects, and supporting workflow optimization. Responsibilities also include assisting with the design, improvement, fabrication, installation, and startup of manufacturing and auxiliary equipment, supporting preventive maintenance and equipment reliability, and creating equipment documentation, technical procedures, and training materials. The role involves developing and maintaining Lockout/Tagout procedures, assisting with new equipment specifications, procurement, installation, and commissioning, and designing equipment layouts and production line improvements. Coordination with external vendors and contractors, monitoring operational performance metrics, and collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to drive process improvements are key aspects of this position. Communication of engineering changes and project updates to stakeholders is also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0-5 years of mechanical design, equipment installation, startup, or project engineering experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls and PLC logic.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Brady Link360 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.
• Project Management certification preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level