Product Development Engineer
Silgan Containers· Packaging And Containers· Sep 16, 2026 · 1mo ago
Ottawa, Ohio
In office
Full-time
Senior
$142K–$185K
5+ years exp
Job description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Product Development Engineering Projects
Resolve Project related issues to maximize achieving project objectives.
Communicate project related issues and problems where additional assistance is required promptly to Engineering Manager for resolution
Support Pricing with ‘preliminary’ NPD evaluation information for Quotations as directed by manager
Preliminary Project Classification assignments for Quotations
Manage projects in accordance with Project Management Standard Operating Procedures: Complete Internal Design Review
Coordinate Project Definition Meeting for NPD Projects
Track Projects in compliance to minimum project system requirements
Other tasks as assigned
EDUCATION:
Required: Technical degree a major plus
Preferred: Technical Degree or significant course work is required if prior work experience is outside the field of plastics processing or engineering. Technical Degree can be two-year program in plastics processing if adequate work experience exists or 4-year degree in plastics packaging or related field of engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Prior technical/mechanical experience. Work environment should include in excess of 5 years hands on plastics processing experience and Related project management experience.
If the candidate has a technical degree minimum of work experience with a record of successful project
management experience a major plus
SKILLS:
Required:
Understanding of plastic materials and test methods
Strong understanding of manufacturing platforms for containers Extrusion Blow Molding
Injection Stretch Blow Molding
Tooling design experience is a major plus
Ability to manage and maintain multiple product development projects
Understanding of statistical tools for evaluation of processes
Strong time management skills
Knowledge of Plastics Processing (both theoretical and hands-on)
Ability to Document
Ability to Communicate both verbal and written
Ability to deal with all levels of personnel (maintenance to executives)
Ability to foster/nurture Customer Relationships
Ability to Organize (multiple projects, files, tasks, etc.)
Strong Results-oriented approach
Able to set priorities and manage multiple projects
Work well under pressure
Still achieve deadlines without sacrificing quality of work.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.
Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
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