Mechanical Design Engineer
- Location
- Union, MO
- Listed
- Yesterday
About the role
Mechanical Engineer/ Designer
Summary Description
Supports plant operations and new product development with part/machine design, analysis of experimental materials, training, problem solving, and technical support.
Major Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and trial prototype/production tooling for new products and improvements to existing products
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance of plastic containers with engineering design and performance specifications
- Research, design, evaluate, and oversee installation of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements
- Investigate materials, equipment and process failures then make recommendations to eliminate product defect, machine or system malfunctions
- Utilize computer-aided design software such as AutoCad/Solidworks/ProE
- Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of plastic materials, processing equipment, components and systems
- Design test control apparatus/equipment and develop procedures for testing products
- Performs training needs analysis, development and implementation of necessary training programs, and maintenance of required training records
- Coordinates and facilitates employee problem solving teams
- Administers Company policies and procedures, as required
- Any other duties as needed or assigned by Product Development Manager
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
Skills
Required: Written and verbal communication, Word/Excel/PowerPoint, creative thinking, teamwork, strong ownership of Safety; and willingness to be hands on in order to complete task or project.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates 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 Plastic Food Containers 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 Plastics is a drug-free workplace.
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.
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.
From Silgan Containers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 9, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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