Mechanical Engineer - Safety, Automation & Improvements

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support design, installation, and startup of manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams to drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 0–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLCs, and continuous improvement methods is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; manufacturing experience preferred.
• 0–5 years of mechanical design, equipment installation, startup, or project engineering.
• Experience reading hydraulic and pneumatic schematics; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for new and existing manufacturing projects and automation initiatives.
• Design, improve, and commission equipment layouts; oversee startup and commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, manage engineering projects, and support workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to drive process improvements and reduce scrap.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Project management

hydraulic/pneumatic schematics

Excel

Word

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

PLC logic

AutoCAD

Brady Link360

ROI analysis

Job description

Silgan Plastics Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support design, installation, and startup of manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams to drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 0–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLCs, and continuous improvement methods is a plus.