Mechanical Design Engineer: Prototyping & Tooling for Plastics

Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation; Union (MO); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and prototype tooling for new and improved plastic containers. You will specify components, evaluate systems, and guide the installation of equipment to meet performance specs.

The role requires hands-on design work with CAD tools, problem solving, and collaboration across teams, guided by the Product Development Manager. Training development and safety ownership are also part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience with CAD and prototype tooling is preferred.
• Ability to work in cross‑functional teams and maintain safety ownership.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and trial prototype/production tooling for new products and improvements.
• Specify system components or modify products to meet engineering specifications.
• Research, evaluate, and oversee installation of mechanical systems and processes.
• Investigate material, equipment, and process failures and recommend fixes.
• Utilize AutoCAD/SolidWorks/ProE for design work.
• Design test setups and develop testing procedures.
• Coordinate and facilitate problem-solving teams.
• Assist with training needs analysis and maintain training records.
• Support policy compliance and assist the Product Development Manager as needed.

Connaissances

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Safety ownership

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Outils

CAD tools

Description du poste

Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and prototype tooling for new and improved plastic containers. You will specify components, evaluate systems, and guide the installation of equipment to meet performance specs.

The role requires hands-on design work with CAD tools, problem solving, and collaboration across teams, guided by the Product Development Manager. Training development and safety ownership are also part of the responsibilities.