Plant Mechanical Engineer (Tin Can Manufacturing Plant)

Cleveland Steel Container, an Employee Owned and World Class Steel Pail Manufacturing company, is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and customer-oriented individual that has a positive attitude and shares the values of our company culture, which is built around teamwork, family, honest communication and producing desirable results for our Detroit, MI manufacturing facilities.

INDUSTRY LEADING BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCES, 401K RETIREMENT PROGRAM, LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCES. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR 10 DAYS OF PAID VACATION PER CALENDAR YEAR AND 11 PAID COMPANY HOLIDAYS.

                                                                                                       Plant Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview:

The Plant Mechanical Engineer oversees the mechanical engineering needs of our Detroit, MI can manufacturing plant. This position provides mechanical engineering expertise to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and processes.

The Plant Mechanical Engineer will learn existing and new manufacturing processes and equipment to provide technical support and assist with troubleshooting when needed. This position will work closely with Production and Maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

The position will establish and maintain a critical spare parts program and recommended spare parts lists for production equipment. The Plant Mechanical Engineer will also work closely with the Technical Center and other engineering resources on equipment upgrades, process improvements, and special projects for the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical engineering expertise and technical support to Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and project teams.


• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and process problems, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to minimize downtime.


• Work closely with Maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability and support preventative and corrective maintenance activities.


• Establish and maintain critical spare parts lists for production lines and key manufacturing equipment.


• Participate in the planning, engineering, installation, modification, and improvement of manufacturing equipment.


• Work with the Technical Center, vendors, contractors, and other engineering resources on plant projects and process improvements.


• Review and maintain mechanical drawings, equipment documentation, procedures, and SOPs as needed.


• Provide technical guidance and training to Maintenance and Production personnel on mechanical equipment and troubleshooting.


• Identify opportunities to improve equipment safety, reliability, efficiency, and productivity.


• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.


• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with high-speed production equipment.


• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.


• Working knowledge of industrial machinery, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, bearings, motors, and related manufacturing equipment.


• Experience with equipment installation, modification, or improvement projects preferred.


• Experience with AutoCAD or similar computer-aided design software preferred.


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, schematics, and technical documentation.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, vendors, and contractors.


• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Cleveland Steel Container was founded in 1963 to provide customers with a dependable steel pail. Currently, we have four plants located strategically throughout the United States to support our customers. At our Streetsboro facility, we have a metal stamping plant to provide component parts for our pails. At our Youngstown and Detroit facilities, we manufacture gallon, quart and F-style tin cans. Our goal is to continuously provide our customers with quality pails and cans through excellent service at an outstanding value. Finally, we make good pails and cans and deliver them on time!

Cleveland Steel Container offers a competitive salary based on commensurate experience and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid holidays and vacations, life insurance and short & long-term disability coverages.