Manufacturing Engineer

OBJECTIVE: The Manufacturing Engineer is a "hands on" role. This position serves as the key technical resource for the manufacturing operation, focusing on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for equipment issues. This position is also the Engineering representative in the NPI process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze, implement, and train layout of equipment, workflow, production methods, and workforce utilization and implement processes and procedures to maximize efficiency.
• Work autonomously to re-design, repair, or replace in-process production program equipment, production control hardware, and tooling.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, troubleshooting processes, tooling, and production controls for new programs and equipment. Train Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians in these areas.
• Create and verify bills of materials (BOMs).
• Review/update drawings, grant approval to upload to document management system (ETQ).
• Competency with company drafting practices.
• Collaborate with internal functional groups and customers to develop product documentation.
• Perform or assist with troubleshooting on new and existing products.
• Design of fixtures and ancillary items as required.
• Development and implementation of experiments to assess components and finished goods.
• Drawing creation and modification using Solidworks.
• Develop and apply knowledge of specifications pertinent to materials, packaging components, and finished goods.
• Acts as Engineering representative for all company new product introduction (NPI) activities. Ensures all necessary documentation is in place prior to phase gates.
• Stay informed of new manufacturing technology and equipment; investigate their potential application. Recommend incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical.
• Participate in the process to quote new products.
• Prepare User Requirement Specifications/FS and source new equipment.
• Perform validation document review for new equipment.
• Plan and execute the preventive maintenance program.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles.
• Prepare and manage capital projects including identifying scope, cost, milestones, etc.
• Schedule and manage third-party contractors, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key resource for safety related issues with the goal of meeting/exceeding OSHA requirements for a safe workplace.
• Interface with customers as required.
• Travel between Silgan Unicep facilities as required.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to operate and have knowledge in using SolidWorks software.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and demonstrate the ability to determine critical parameters.
• Demonstrated ability with technical writing. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to management and technical staff audiences. Ability to stand in front of small to large technical audiences and provide training.
• Applies theory backed by knowledge and experience to provide direction and base decisions.
• Preventive maintenance experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in FDA manufacturing facility and GMP regulations preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to stand and walk for long periods, as work requires.
• Occasionally required to bend at waist and knees.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds (23 kg).
• Vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.

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.