Packaging Engineer

** Stability. Innovation. Industry Leadership – We Are Silgan.
** Packaging Engineer | Silgan Closures – Downers Grove, IL (Chicago Area)
Join Silgan Closures, a Fortune 500 global leader in sustainable food and beverage packaging, as a Packaging Engineer in our Downers Grove, IL (Chicago Area) office. This high-impact role supports new product development, packaging innovation, commercialization, manufacturing excellence, and customer success across our Closures portfolio.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will evaluate new closure and packaging equipment technologies, support commercialization efforts, support customers through product launches, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Service, Quality, and Sales teams to deliver innovative packaging solutions.
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* What We Offer You:

** Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal plans, identity protection, and more Employee engagement programs and team-building events

Career development and advancement opportunities within a Fortune 500 organization
** What You’ll Do as the Packaging Engineer:
** Collaborate with Research & Development, Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Technical Service teams to commercialize new closures, materials, and packaging technologies

Support packaging development and new product introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through commercialization

Provide technical support for closures, packaging equipment, and food and beverage packaging processes

Partner directly with customers to resolve packaging performance, application, and manufacturing challenges

Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting for closure application issues involving aluminum, plastic, and steel closures

Visit customer facilities to evaluate field performance and support continuous improvement initiatives

Develop and perform laboratory testing protocols for new and existing packaging products, materials, and manufacturing processes

Analyze testing data using statistical methods, DOE (Design of Experiments), and Minitab Deliver quality, manufacturing, and packaging equipment training to internal and external stakeholders

Participate in industry associations and technical meetings, including ISBT and related packaging industry events

Support process improvement, quality assurance, and manufacturing optimization projects

Perform other duties as assigned
** What You’ll Need to Have:
** Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related technical field2+ years of experience in food and beverage packaging, packaging engineering, or manufacturing environments

Knowledge of food processing, packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems

Experience with statistics, DOE, and data analysis

Understanding of packaging equipment, capping systems, and closure application processes

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Minitab Excellent communication, project management, and customer-facing skills

Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, and customers
** Why Join Silgan Closures?
** A Fortune 500 global packaging leader

Industry-leading commitment to sustainability and innovation

Opportunity to influence packaging design, product development, and commercialization efforts

Stable and growing organization with long-term career advancement opportunities

Collaborative culture focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement

Meaningful work supporting some of the world's leading food and beverage brands

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