Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation; Union (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Designer to support plant operations and new product development. The role involves designing tooling, analyzing materials and processes, and providing technical support to ensure conformance with engineering specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, strong communication skills, and be comfortable working hands-on to complete tasks and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, plus proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Willingness to be hands-on and take ownership of safety.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and prototype tooling for new products and improvements.
• Specify system components or modify products to meet design specifications.
• Investigate failures and recommend corrective actions to reduce defects.
• Use CAD tools to design and analyze mechanical parts and systems.
• Coordinate and deliver training and maintain training records.
• Lead problem-solving teams and support plant operations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Teamwork

Ownership of safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Mechanical Engineer/Designer

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Supports plant operations and new product development with part/machine design, analysis of experimental materials, training, problem solving, and technical support.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and trial prototype/production tooling for new products and improvements to existing products Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance of plastic containers with engineering design and performance specifications Research, design, evaluate, and oversee installation of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements Investigate materials, equipment and process failures then make recommendations to eliminate product defect, machine or system malfunctions Utilize computer-aided design software such as AutoCad/Solidworks/ProE Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of plastic materials, processing equipment, components and systems Design test control apparatus/equipment and develop procedures for testing products Performs training needs analysis, development and implementation of necessary training programs, and maintenance of required training records Coordinates and facilitates employee problem solving teams Administers Company policies and procedures, as required Any other duties as needed or assigned by Product Development Manager

EDUCATION

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology. Required: Written and verbal communication, Word/Excel/PowerPoint, creative thinking, teamwork, strong ownership of Safety; and willingness to be hands on in order to complete task or project.

LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates 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 Plastic Food Containers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace. This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging. If you are interested in exploring opportunities with our Silgan Dispensing division, This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging. We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.