Silgan
Mechanical Engineer
Ottawa, Ohio
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
Project ManagementExcelProcess ImprovementProcurementAutoCADPLCMechanical DesignGMPCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing
About the role
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
- Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
- Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and operational performance.
- Provide mechanical engineering support for new and existing business projects, automation initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and cost-reduction efforts.
- Develop project scopes, manage engineering projects, and support workflow optimization efforts.
- Assist with the design, improvement, fabrication, installation, and startup of manufacturing and auxiliary equipment.
- Support preventive maintenance development and equipment reliability improvements.
- Create equipment documentation, technical procedures, and training materials.
- Develop and maintain Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Design equipment layouts and production line improvements.
Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb as necessary.
- Ability to safely access production equipment and elevated platforms.
- Ability to wear required PPE.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
- it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the 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.
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and GMP-required gear.
Nice to have
- Experience with automation and material handling systems.
- Experience supporting blow molding or packaging equipment.
- Skills: Knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls and PLC logic.
- Demonstrated ability to train and influence team members.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Certifications: None required.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Brady Link360 experience.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- Experience with ROI analysis and capital project justification.
- Preventive maintenance and equipment reliability experience.
- Knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls and PLC logic.
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