Product Development Engineer

Silgan Plastics LLC

Union, , United States
On-site
Prototype and production tooling design
Plastic container specification
Mechanical product research and evaluation
Silgan Plastics LLC is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support plant operations and new product development through design, analysis, and technical support. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering and experience in tooling design, CAD software, and problem-solving

Job Summary

  • Supports plant operations and new product development with part/machine design, analysis of experimental materials, training, problem solving, and technical support.
  • Designs, develops, and trials prototype/production tooling for new products and improvements to existing products, specifying system components to ensure conformance with engineering specifications.
  • Conducts research to test and analyze the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of plastic materials, processing equipment, components, and systems.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Silgan Plastics LLC is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support plant operations and new product development through design, analysis, and technical support. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering and experience in tooling design, CAD software, and problem-solving.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prototype and production tooling design
  • Plastic container specification
  • Mechanical product research and evaluation
  • Failure analysis and recommendations
  • Computer-aided design software (AutoCad/Solidworks/ProE)
  • Material and process feasibility testing
  • Test apparatus design and testing procedures
  • Hands-on task completion

Nice-to-have

  • Employee problem-solving team facilitation
  • Training program development and implementation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Word/Excel/PowerPoint
  • Creative thinking ability
  • Teamwork skills
  • Strong ownership of Safety

Work Rights

Not specified

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