Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & Reliability

Silgan White Cap Corp; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support daily operations, drive improvements, and ensure equipment reliability. You will work with production and maintenance to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and improve product quality while reducing downtime.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support daily operations, drive improvements, and ensure equipment reliability. You will work with production and maintenance to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and improve product quality while reducing downtime.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.