Printing & Coating Engineer: Lead Metal Packaging Processes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance, AD&D andŕ

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Voluntary benefits including critical-

Monthly employee appreciation events,食

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Printing and Coating Engineer to support metal coil cutting, sheet coating, printing, oven curing and related processes. You will lead projects and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience in can manufacturing or coating operations; travel up to 50% to assist plants; strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and collaboration with plant teams and OEMs.

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.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and utilize precision measuring tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• AutoCAD proficiency preferred.
• Working knowledge of coatings, solvents, oven systems, oxidizers, heat recovery systems, and LEL detectors.

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

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Reading engineering drawings

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing or industrial engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Silgan Closures in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Printing and Coating Engineer to support metal coil cutting, sheet coating, printing, oven curing and related processes. You will lead projects and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience in can manufacturing or coating operations; travel up to 50% to assist plants; strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and collaboration with plant teams and OEMs.