Process Engineer

Silgan Containers; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Process Engineer – Extrusion Blow Molding to support multiple Silgan Plastic Operation sites with technical knowledge for launching new products and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operations.

The role involves testing and qualifying blow molding equipment, collaborating with development teams, and training operations staff. Extensive travel to various facilities is required to support startup and optimization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist operations, engineering, and commercial teams by applying plastics processing knowledge to evaluate new business opportunities on Silgan blow technology machines.
• Perform blow machine FATs to approve safe, quality, in-spec equipment and determine go/no go for shipments to plants.
• Support unit or full set process development for molds and annual evaluation of mold vendors for competitive bid processes.
• Read and understand product drawings and specs to identify features critical to part function and performance.
• Train Silgan Plastics operations and engineering teams on shuttle machine safety, operation, setup, and troubleshooting; address skill gaps.
• Travel to facilities to assist with setup, support process development and production startup.
• Collaborate with EBM equipment vendors to ensure training materials and manuals are clear; train at vendor sites to build internal expertise.
• Assist with machine changeovers and troubleshooting to support manufacturing operations.
• Use test equipment for bottle measurements (scales, calipers, optical comparator, magna-mike, top load tester).
• Review bill of materials during new product setup; verify materials used are correct.
• Support Product Development Engineers and plant on new product startups; target process parameters; evaluate parts for spec compliance; use data to optimize processes.

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Process Engineer – Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) role is a key resource in the organization to support the Silgan Plastic Operation sites with technical knowledge to launch new products and continuous improvement projects supporting safety, quality, and operation in each facility.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist operations, engineering, and commercial team by applying plastics processing knowledge to evaluate new business opportunities on existing Silgan blow technology machines.
• Perform blow machine factory acceptance tests (FATs) to approve safe, quality, and in spec equipment for new business opportunities. Determine success criteria based on bottle specifications and operational performance requirements and go/no go for machine shipments to plants.
• Work with Product Development Engineers to support unit or full set process development for molds and annual evaluation of mold vendors for competitive bid process.
• Able to read and understand product part drawings (bottle, closure, etc.) and specifications to understand what features are critical to part function and performance.
• Train Silgan Plastics operations and engineering team members on shuttle machine safety, operation, set-up and troubleshooting. Work with department manager to evaluate skillset gaps across the company and training required to close gaps.
• Travel to operation facilities to assist with setup and support of new & continuous improvement process development and production startup.
• Work with EBM equipment vendors to ensure proper training materials, maintenance, and operations manuals are easy to understand and spend time at vendor’s manufacturing sites to train on their equipment to develop as internal expert resource for EBM technology.
• Able to work safely in an environment with industrial equipment and provide support on safety improvements to machine design, operation, and layout.
• Assist with machine changeovers and troubleshooting as required to support manufacturing operations.
• Able to use test equipment for basic bottle measurements scales, calipers, optical comparator, magna mike, top load tester, etc.
• Verify that the correct materials are being used and are properly prepared, review bill of material documents during new product set up.
• Support Product Development Engineers and plant on new product startups.
  • Target process parameters to develop process for new products.
  • Evaluate parts to determine if bottles meet specification requirements.
  • Use data (statistical methods) to determine the best process or quantify improvements.Determine and document trials and the optimum process to meet product spec requirements.
• Assist in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of blow machines and ancillary equipment including material handling and color prep and dosing. Address minor problems in the field and work with plant and service support for major issues.

LOCATIONS:

Ottawa, OH, Woodbridge, ON, Franklin, KY, or Houston, TX

TRAVEL:

30% to 50% travel pending on project assignments and home plant location.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada

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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

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.

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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.