Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer position will design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. Work with designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs. Assist manufacturing operations whenever needed in the Plant. This includes equipment problem solving, design changes for increased production efficiency of existing equipment, design of new automated or hand assembly equipment for new product specifications, and design of quality fixtures and gages. The position also requires management of project commercialization and international equipment relocations as schedules dictate. Design of machine improvements and new features. Assembly and troubleshooting of new designs. Assisting maintenance with equipment problems. Root Cause analyze of equipment and product failures. Sourcing parts and materials from internal and external sources.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related plus 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations or related. Employer will accept applicants with any suitable combination of education, training, or experience. Requires skills and experience in the following :

• Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
• Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
• Experience designing mechanical equipment, focusing on mechanisms, pneumatics, conveyors, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of machining and fabrication practices.
• Experience with tooling design, including fixtures and gages.
• Experience with product design changes and engineering modifications for automated electrical and mechanical hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues with assembly equipment, tools, and gages.
• Experience in root cause analysis of equipment and product failures.
• Participate in tooling / process reviews, cost reduction, mistake proofing, and other special projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement programs and operational initiatives.

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.