Coating & Web Process Engineer: Drive Quality

General Formulations; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Formulations is seeking a Web Handling & Coating Process Engineer to support safe, efficient operation of coating processes on our Michigan manufacturing floor. This role serves as the primary engineering resource for assigned operations, working with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to improve process performance and equipment reliability.

The engineer applies technical knowledge, structured problem solving, and data-driven decisions to daily operations and lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Chemical/Mechanical/Process/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to web handling, coating, laminating, converting.
• Familiarity with P&IDs and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support for coating and web handling operations.
• Troubleshoot process, quality, and equipment issues using root cause analysis.
• Support production teams in safety, quality, throughput, and waste reduction objectives.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional problem-solving with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support recipe development, validation, implementation, and standardization across assets.
• Lead or support scrap reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Support equipment reliability through maintenance planning and failure investigations.
• Review and maintain process documentation and engineering records.
• Assist with capital projects, equipment installations, process trials, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Web handling fundamentals

Coating process fundamentals

Data analysis and interpretation

Process optimization

Equipment reliability support

Project management fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

General Formulations is seeking a Web Handling & Coating Process Engineer to support safe, efficient operation of coating processes on our Michigan manufacturing floor. This role serves as the primary engineering resource for assigned operations, working with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to improve process performance and equipment reliability.

The engineer applies technical knowledge, structured problem solving, and data-driven decisions to daily operations and lead