Requisition ID: 950230
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive InformationJOB DESCRIPTIONGENERAL FUNCTIONSThe Paint Process Engineer is responsible for supporting, optimizing, and sustaining painting processes and equipment in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. This role focuses on process stability, quality improvement, troubleshooting, and productivity enhancement through hands-on engineering and data-driven problem-solving.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop, optimize, and sustain painting processes to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and process repeatability.
- Monitor and optimize critical process parameters, including paint application, viscosity, coating thickness, and curing conditions.
- Provide hands-on technical support to troubleshoot process issues, equipment performance, and quality defects.
- Lead structured root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, first-pass yield, cycle time, equipment utilization, and cost reduction.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical methods to improve process capability and stability.
- Support qualification of new products, materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Tooling teams to resolve technical challenges and implement improvements.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work instructions, and process control plans.
- Provide technical guidance and training to Process Technicians and production personnel.
- Support tooling, fixture, and equipment modifications to improve manufacturing performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 4+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably in painting or coating operations.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and structured root cause analysis skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and cost.
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with industrial painting, automated spray systems, or robotic paint application.
- Knowledge of coating processes, paint defects, and process parameter optimization.
- Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
- Familiarity with SPC, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Minitab.
- Lean Six Sigma or Project Management certification.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Pay Range: $100,922.47 - $135,956.83
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
