Project Engineer, Manufacturing
Silgan Containers – Menomonie, Wisconsin
Capital Projects | Manufacturing Engineering | Project Management | Industrial Engineering | Multi-Site Manufacturing
Silgan Containers is seeking a Project Engineer to manage capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities, from planning and vendor coordination through equipment installation and implementation.
We welcome candidates from a variety of project-focused backgrounds, including Manufacturing Project Managers, Industrial Engineers, Construction Project Managers, and related professionals with experience leading complex capital or equipment projects.
This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple facilities, tackle hands-on engineering challenges, and contribute to significant investments in our manufacturing operations.
What We Offer You
Join a collaborative engineering team responsible for managing complex capital projects across multiple Silgan manufacturing plants.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive base salary with annual performance-based pay increases
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage
Specialized wellness programs including diabetes and hypertension management
Optional pet insurance
401(k) with a 6% employer match
15 paid vacation days plus 10 paid holidays annually
Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities
Long-term career stability with a growing, sustainability-focused manufacturing company
Flexible travel schedule with approximately 50%–70% travel, primarily during weekdays, with the flexibility to fly or drive
Hands-on engineering experience and structured development in manufacturing operations and can-making processes
What You Will Do
As a Project Engineer, Manufacturing, you will manage capital engineering projects from concept through completion while coordinating with plant teams, vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Manage major capital projects from inception through completion, including project execution, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and implementation strategies
Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing plant teams to ensure successful project outcomes
Estimate project costs, prepare purchase orders, process invoices, and track project financials
Organize and oversee large-scale system installations across multiple manufacturing facilities
Drive on-time and under-budget project delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, engineering plans, and system diagrams
Lead project meetings and communicate project status, milestones, risks, and updates to stakeholders
Gain hands-on manufacturing engineering experience through collaboration with plant teams and project leaders
Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across manufacturing operations
What You Need to Bring
The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills, engineering knowledge, organizational abilities, and the ability to work effectively across multiple manufacturing facilities and teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, or 5 or more years of experience managing large-scale engineering projects
3 or more years of project management experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or facilities environments
Experience with capital projects, manufacturing systems, HVAC systems, vendor coordination, budgeting, and large-scale equipment installations
Proficiency with Gantt charts, project scheduling, budgeting, and project lifecycle management
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering plans
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience with multi-site engineering or manufacturing projects…