Project Engineer

Silgan Containers•Menomonie, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking a Project Engineer to manage capital engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities, from planning and vendor coordination through equipment installation and implementation. The role involves working with plant teams, vendors, suppliers, and contractors to deliver projects from concept through completion. It offers hands-on engineering work across multiple facilities and contributes to investments in manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, or at least 5 years of experience managing large-scale engineering projects.
At least 3 years of project management experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or facilities environments.
Experience with capital projects, manufacturing systems, HVAC systems, vendor coordination, budgeting, and large-scale equipment installations.
Proficiency with Gantt charts, project scheduling, budgeting, and project lifecycle management.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering plans.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50%–70%.
Interest in manufacturing operations, engineering systems, and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-site engineering or manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

Manage major capital projects from inception through completion, including execution, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and implementation strategies.
Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing plant teams to achieve project outcomes.
Estimate project costs, prepare purchase orders, process invoices, and track project financials.
Organize and oversee large-scale system installations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Deliver projects on time and under budget while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, engineering plans, and system diagrams.
Lead project meetings and communicate project status, milestones, risks, and updates to stakeholders.
Gain hands-on manufacturing engineering experience through collaboration with plant teams and project leaders.
Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with annual performance-based pay increases.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage.
Specialized wellness programs, including diabetes and hypertension management.
Optional pet insurance.
401(k) with a 6% employer match.
15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually.
Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Long-term career stability with a growing, sustainability-focused manufacturing company.
Flexible travel schedule, primarily during weekdays, with the flexibility to fly or drive.
Hands-on engineering experience and structured development in manufacturing operations and can-making processes.