Printing & Coating Engineer: Lead Process Improvements

Silgan White Cap Corp; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Hazleton, PA, seeks a Printing and Coating Engineer to advance metal coil coating, printing, and curing processes. You will lead plant projects, optimize equipment, and train teams across multiple sites in the US.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience with coil coating, printing, and continuous improvement. Travel up to 50% to support Hazleton, Richmond, and Evansville plants is expected.

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 Richmond, IN and Evansville, IN, in addition to the Hazleton plant.
• 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.
• 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 plant operations through project leadership, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and identify root causes of operational issues.
• Lead equipment installations, audits, overhauls, and qualification activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, and safe work practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Process improvements

Troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

Lean Manufacturing

AutoCAD proficiency

Coatings/coil coating knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Silgan Closures in Hazleton, PA, seeks a Printing and Coating Engineer to advance metal coil coating, printing, and curing processes. You will lead plant projects, optimize equipment, and train teams across multiple sites in the US.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience with coil coating, printing, and continuous improvement. Travel up to 50% to support Hazleton, Richmond, and Evansville plants is expected.