Project Engineer

Project Engineer, Manufacturing

Silgan Containers – Waukesha, Wisconsin

Capital Projects | Manufacturing Engineering | Project Management | Industrial Engineering | Multi-Site Manufacturing

Silgan Containers is seeking a Project Engineer, Manufacturing to lead large-scale capital engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys project management, manufacturing systems, capital equipment installation, vendor coordination, and hands-on problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.

This opportunity offers exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations, multi-site engineering projects, and capital improvements while working alongside experienced engineering professionals in the metal packaging industry.

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+ years of experience managing large-scale engineering projects
• 3+ 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 preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50%–70%
• Interest in manufacturing operations, engineering systems, and continuous learning

Who We Are

Silgan  Containers is the largest producer of metal food packaging in North America and a leader in sustainable manufacturing and operational innovation. Team members contribute to projects that support many of the world’s most recognized brands while helping drive environmental sustainability initiatives, renewable energy efforts, and operational excellence.

Apply Today

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your engineering career in manufacturing project management while leading impactful capital projects across multiple facilities, apply today to learn more about joining Silgan  Containers.