Manufacturing Engineer
Silgan Containers · Evansville, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Silgan Containers (packaging) in Evansville, IN. 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.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Tooling, AutoCAD, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
What You'll Do
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll 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
What You'll Need to Have
- ✓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
- ✓Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software preferred
- ✓Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Why Join Silgan?
At Silgan, you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact at the plant level while working for a stable, industry-leading organization. This position offers hands-on involvement with manufacturing operations and the ability to see the direct results of your improvements every day.
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Take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values innovation, operational excellence, and employee development.
Apply now to join Silgan Closures as a Manufacturing Engineer in Evansville, Indiana and help drive manufacturing performance, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and operational excellence at our facility.
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are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some
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may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements
are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
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Manufacturing Engineer
Evansville, IN
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.
What We Offer You
- •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