Manufacturing Engineering & Automation Manager

Silgan Plastics LLC

Chesterfield, , US
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Lead manufacturing engineering and automation strategy
Support and enhance automation systems
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
** Silgan Plastics LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering & Automation Manager to lead manufacturing engineering, automation, and technical improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing engineering within a high-volume environment, alongside strong leadership skills to drive continuous improvement and automation strategies. **

Job Summary

  • The Manufacturing Engineering & Automation Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering, automation, and technical improvement efforts to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective production at Silgan Plastics.
  • This role provides leadership over manufacturing engineering, automation systems, capital project execution, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • The position serves as a technical leader and change agent, driving equipment reliability, automation capability, process standardization, and scalability across operations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Silgan Plastics LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering & Automation Manager to lead manufacturing engineering, automation, and technical improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing engineering within a high-volume environment, alongside strong leadership skills to drive continuous improvement and automation strategies. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • lead manufacturing engineering and automation strategy
  • support and enhance automation systems
  • drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
  • apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools
  • lead engineering and automation support for NPI
  • develop and execute infrastructure standardization plans

Nice-to-have

  • technical leader and change agent
  • collaborative, hands-on leadership style
  • proven ability to lead change and influence

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • High School Diploma
  • Strong project management and capital execution experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
  • 2D CAD drawing skills

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