Printing & Coating Engineer - Lead Coil Coating & Printing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Career growth opportunities

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Silgan Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Printing and Coating Engineer to lead metal coil coating, printing, oven curing, and related processes. You will guide process improvements, support equipment installations, and collaborate with OEMs to deliver manufacturing solutions.

The role requires a engineering degree, strong mechanical skills, and up to 50% travel to plants in Evansville, IN, Richmond, IN, and Hazleton, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing or industrial 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

• Support plant operations through project leadership, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives.
• 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

Strong mechanical aptitude

Experience in can manufacturing / coil

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring skills

Lean Manufacturing / TPM / CI

AutoCAD proficiency

Coatings & oven systems knowledge

Willingness to travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Silgan Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Printing and Coating Engineer to lead metal coil coating, printing, oven curing, and related processes. You will guide process improvements, support equipment installations, and collaborate with OEMs to deliver manufacturing solutions.

The role requires a engineering degree, strong mechanical skills, and up to 50% travel to plants in Evansville, IN, Richmond, IN, and Hazleton, PA.