Project Engineer

Silgan Plastics • Menomonie, WI

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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 offers hands-on engineering challenges and the opportunity to contribute to significant investments in manufacturing operations. Candidates from project-focused backgrounds such as manufacturing project management, industrial engineering, construction project management, and related fields are welcome.

The Project Engineer manages projects from concept through completion while coordinating with plant teams, vendors, suppliers, and contractors. The role also provides hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering and can-making processes and supports continuous improvement and operational efficiency across manufacturing operations. Travel is approximately 50%–70%, primarily during weekdays, with flexibility to fly or drive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, or 5 or more years of experience managing large-scale engineering projects.
• 3 or more years of project management experience within 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 project 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 successful 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.
• Collaborate with plant teams and project leaders to gain and apply hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• 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 plus 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.

What This Job Offers

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