Manufacturing Engineer

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Evansville, IN, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports plant manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production and equipment issues, improving processes, reducing downtime and waste, enhancing reliability, supporting equipment startups, conducting root-cause investigations, maintaining process documentation, and driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Manufacturing Engineer

Evansville, IN


Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and a Fortune 500 manufacturing company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Evansville, Indiana.


In this role, you will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership to support the day-to-day performance of our manufacturing operations. You'll help troubleshoot production challenges, improve equipment reliability, optimize processes, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, and productivity throughout the plant.


If you enjoy being on the manufacturing floor, solving problems, supporting production teams, and making a direct impact on plant performance, we'd love to hear from you.

 

What We Offer You:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Competitive salary based on education, skills, experience, and market conditions
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness, legal plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
  • Monthly employee appreciation events, food trucks, outings, giveaways, and celebrations
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

 

What You'll Do:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as a key technical resource for the Evansville manufacturing facility, supporting daily operations and driving improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.

  • Partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues
  • Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality
  • Analyze production data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement
  • Support equipment reliability initiatives and preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime
  • Improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and production methods to increase operational performance
  • Assist with safety improvements and ensure manufacturing systems comply with company and OSHA standards
  • Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for production issues
  • Support the installation, startup, and optimization of equipment and process improvements
  • Collaborate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and operations teams to resolve technical challenges
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and engineering records
  • Assist with cost reduction, scrap reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives
  • Provide technical support and training for manufacturing processes, equipment, and new technologies
  • Monitor plant systems and manufacturing performance to ensure efficient operation

 

What You'll Need to Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience supporting production operations, process improvement, equipment troubleshooting, or manufacturing engineering activities
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a production environment
  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software preferred
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Why Join Silgan?

At Silgan, you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact at the plant level while working for a stable, industry-leading organization. This position offers hands-on involvement with manufacturing operations and the ability to see the direct results of your improvements every day.

Apply Today!

Take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values innovation, operational excellence, and employee development.

 

Apply now to join Silgan Closures as a Manufacturing Engineer in Evansville, Indiana and help drive manufacturing performance, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and operational excellence at our facility.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • 3-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience supporting production operations, process improvement, equipment troubleshooting, or manufacturing engineering activities
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a production environment
  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Silgan Containers Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Silgan Containers and has not been reviewed or approved by Silgan Containers.

  • Retirement Support — 401(k) matching and, in some cases, pension access are described as strong parts of the package. The employer match is portrayed as generous and valued in manufacturing and plant roles.
  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices, dental and vision coverage, and HSA options are offered. Health insurance costs are often considered manageable, with preventive dental care fully covered on certain plans.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sign-on, referral, and attendance or gain-share bonuses are provided alongside core pay. These structured incentives can materially supplement earnings.

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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
1,822 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Silgan Containers is a leading global manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions, specializing in metal food packaging cans and ends. As the largest provider of metal food packaging in the United States, the company serves a wide array of respected brands across the food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care industries.

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