Coatings EngineerOn-site in Auburn Hills, MICompetitive Salary
The Coatings Engineer leads coating process development and continuous improvement in a defense and aerospace manufacturing environment, serving as the organization's subject matter expert for paint and coating systems including CARC and powder coating operations.
Responsibilities:- Lead the development, optimization, and support of manufacturing coating processes.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable coating standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and production teams to improve coating quality, reduce cost, and minimize cycle time.
- Develop and execute coating process plans supporting product development, launches, and production.
- Support and facilitate customer and third-party audits of paint and coating operations.
- Conduct supplier audits focused on paint and coating system compliance.
- Participate in APQP activities, reviewing contracts, drawings, routings, purchase orders, and quality plans.
- Review customer contracts for coating-related quality clauses and compliance requirements.
- Define and maintain coating inspection standards including film thickness, adhesion, cure verification, gloss, and appearance.
- Investigate coating defects such as runs, fisheyes, and pinholes; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Review and approve coating documentation while providing technical guidance and training to production personnel.
- Validate new coating materials, paint systems, and process changes to ensure product quality and process reliability.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation in accordance with engineering policies and procedures.
- Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and environmental compliance standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- 5+ years of coatings, paint, or surface finishing experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or military manufacturing operations preferred.
- Experience with Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC) highly preferred.
- Experience with powder coating processes preferred.
- NACE certification preferred.
- Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of industrial paint and coating systems, surface preparation, and application methods.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and blueprints.
- Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Experience performing coating inspections and evaluating adhesion, cure, thickness, gloss, and appearance.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Additional Requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to meet background screening and controlled substance testing requirements.
- Ability to travel occasionally to suppliers or customer sites as needed.
- Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise, moving equipment, temperature fluctuations, and airborne particles.
- Frequent standing and walking on the production floor.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching during inspections and audits.
- Ability to use precision measurement equipment and read technical drawings and specifications.
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