Printing & Coating Engineer — Drive Process Innovation

Silgan Closures; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefits

Employee events

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Silgan Closures, a Fortune 500 leader in sustainable packaging solutions, seeks a Printing and Coating Engineer for our Downers Grove, IL operations. You will lead plant projects in coil coating, printing, and curing processes, driving continuous improvement and technical leadership.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, and up to 50% travel to nearby plants. We offer comprehensive benefits and a pathway for career growth within a global packaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in can manufacturing, coil coating, printing, metal packaging, or coating operations may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to assist plants in Evansville, IN, Richmond, IN, and Hazleton, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements that enhance quality, safety, and production efficiency.
• Support coil coating, printing, curing ovens, oxidizers, and heat recovery systems.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and identify root causes of operational issues.
• Lead equipment installations, audits, overhauls, and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with plant teams and OEM suppliers to develop new products and manufacturing solutions.
• Train operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel on equipment setup, operation, and safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, and safe work practices.

Skills

Printing & Coating

Coil coating

Metal packaging

Manufacturing engineering

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Silgan Closures, a Fortune 500 leader in sustainable packaging solutions, seeks a Printing and Coating Engineer for our Downers Grove, IL operations. You will lead plant projects in coil coating, printing, and curing processes, driving continuous improvement and technical leadership.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, and up to 50% travel to nearby plants. We offer comprehensive benefits and a pathway for career growth within a global packaging