Coating Process Engineer

General Formulations; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cross-functional collaboration

Career development opportunities

Job summary

General Formulations in Sparta, Michigan is seeking a Process Engineer – Coating to optimize our coating and continuous-web manufacturing operations. You will work closely with production teams to improve quality, throughput, and process stability while applying data-driven problem solving.

The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience in roll-to-roll processes, strong troubleshooting skills, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in roll-to-roll manufacturing or related continuous-web processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using data to drive root-cause analysis and process improvements.
• Ability to collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and R&D teams.
• Excellent communication and project-management skills.
• Familiarity with process documentation and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Optimize coating and roll-to-roll processes to improve quality, throughput, and equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze manufacturing data to reduce scrap, improve yields, and drive improvements.
• Support process trials, equipment upgrades, and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Roll-to-roll manufacturing

Coating/process optimization

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

General Formulations | Sparta, Michigan | Onsite | $85,000–$100,000 annually

Build Better Processes. Solve Real Manufacturing Challenges.

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, improving processes, and turning technical insights into measurable results?

General Formulations is looking for a Process Engineer – Coating to help optimize our coating and continuous-web manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong analytical skills with practical manufacturing experience and enjoys working directly with production teams to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.

At General Formulations, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance, reduce waste, improve product consistency, and support continuous improvement across our operations.

Salary range: $85,000–$100,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

What You'll Do

• Optimize coating and roll-to-roll manufacturing processes to improve product quality, throughput, consistency, and overall equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, reduce scrap, improve yields, and drive measurable process improvements.
• Support process trials, equipment upgrades, new product introductions, and capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate and improve process parameters, including web handling, coating application, tension control, drying, and related manufacturing operations, as applicable.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and technical records.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing outcomes.
• Support preventive maintenance initiatives, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Use data-driven problem-solving and sound engineering principles to improve safety, efficiency, and process stability.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in roll-to-roll manufacturing, industrial coating, printing, laminating, converting, flexible packaging, or another related continuous-web process.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using manufacturing data and root-cause analysis to identify and implement process improvements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production teams, technical departments, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Familiarity with process documentation, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Education and experience: A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline is preferred, with equivalent relevant engineering and manufacturing experience considered. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical knowledge, practical problem-solving ability, and a desire to continuously improve manufacturing processes.

Why Join General Formulations?

• Competitive annual salary of $85,000–$100,000.
• The opportunity to solve meaningful technical challenges in a specialized manufacturing environment.
• Direct involvement in process improvements and projects that make a measurable difference.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and manufacturing professionals.
• The opportunity to apply your engineering expertise while continuing to develop your technical skills.