Project Engineer

Silgan Containers; Lancaster (SC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Education assistance

Flexible travel schedule

Job summary

Silgan Containers located in Lancaster, SC is looking for a Project Engineer to manage capital projects across multiple manufacturing plants. In this role, you will lead complex engineering initiatives from conception to execution, coordinating with various teams and vendors.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong engineering education and project management experience, with proficiency in project scheduling and budgeting. This position requires travel of approximately 50%-70% and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Facilities Management, or 5+ years of managing large projects.
• 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with capital projects and large-scale equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Managing major capital projects from inception to completion.
• Developing project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborating with vendors, suppliers, and plant teams.

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years managing large-scale engineering projects

Tools

Gantt charts

Budgeting software

Job description

Silgan Containers – Lancaster, SC

Project Engineer, Manufacturing

Silgan Containers is seeking a Project Engineer to lead large-scale capital engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys project management, manufacturing systems, capital equipment installation, vendor coordination, and hands‑on problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.

What We Offer You

Join a collaborative engineering team responsible for managing complex capital projects across multiple Silgan manufacturing plants.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary with annual performance-based pay increases
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage
• Specialized wellness programs including diabetes and hypertension management
• Optional pet insurance
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match
• 15 paid vacation days plus 10 paid holidays annually
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Long-term career stability with a growing, sustainability-focused manufacturing company
• Flexible travel schedule with approximately 50%-70% travel, primarily during weekdays, with the flexibility to fly or drive
• Hands-on engineering experience and structured development in manufacturing operations and making processes

What You Will Do

As a Project Engineer, Manufacturing, you will manage capital engineering projects from concept through completion while coordinating with plant teams, vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage major capital projects from inception through completion, including project execution, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and implementation strategies
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing plant teams to ensure successful project outcomes
• Estimate project costs, prepare purchase orders, process invoices, and track project financials
• Organize and oversee large-scale system installations across multiple manufacturing facilitiesDrive on-time and under-budget project delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, engineering plans, and system diagrams
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status, milestones, risks, and updates to stakeholders
• Gain hands-on manufacturing engineering experience through collaboration with plant teams and project leaders
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across manufacturing operations

What You Need To Bring

The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills, engineering knowledge, organizational abilities, and the ability to work effectively across multiple manufacturing facilities and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, or 5+ years of experience managing large-scale engineering projects
• 3+ years of project management experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or facilities environments
• Experience with capital projects, manufacturing systems, HVAC systems, vendor coordination, budgeting, and large-scale equipment installations
• Proficiency with Gantt charts, project scheduling, budgeting, and project lifecycle management
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering plans
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with multi-site engineering or manufacturing projects preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50%-70%
• Interest in manufacturing operations, engineering systems, and continuous learning

Who We Are

Silgan Containers is the largest producer of metal food packaging in North America and a leader in sustainable manufacturing and operational innovation. Team members contribute to projects that support many of the world’s most recognized brands while helping drive environmental sustainability initiatives, renewable energy efforts, and operational excellence.

Apply Today

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your engineering career in manufacturing project management while leading impactful capital projects across multiple facilities, apply today to learn more about joining Silgan Containers.

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.