General Motors

Paint Process Engineer

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Arlington, TX 76010In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years experience in manufacturing (robotic or paint processes)
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed
  • Experience commissioning and/or operating manufacturing equipment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • High analytical ability and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with medium autonomy

Responsibilities

  • Maintain SFMEA's, PFMEA's, and Control Plans; implement Engineering Changes
  • Utilize structured problem-solving techniques like DMAIC and Five Why
  • Apply Statistical Process Control to enhance processes
  • Mentor, train, and evaluate employees
  • Manage projects effectively
  • Troubleshoot process improvement needs and root causes
  • Collaborate with plant teams for continuous paint process improvement

Benefits

  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits
  • Onsite work arrangement in Arlington, TX
  • Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Engagement in employee development and mentoring
  • Involvement in a fast-paced, dynamic engineering environment
Full Job Description
Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Work Arrangement:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

The Paint Process Engineer position is a fast-paced manufacturing engineering position in which you will work with paint robots, circulation systems, air handlers and ovens. The Arlington Paint Process Engineer is responsible for auditing and validating all processes required for painting GM's full-sized SUVs.

Process Engineers' day-to-day activities include working with technicians troubleshooting processing concerns, analyzing quality trends, modifying painting and baking recipes, programming robots and many other rewarding engineering changes. The Process Engineer is also responsible for supervising a small group of process technicians.

What You'll Do: (Responsibilities):

  • Maintain of SFMEA's, PFMEA's and Control Plans. Analyze, develop, process, and implement Engineering Changes
  • Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions.
  • Statistical Process Control and its application
  • Employee development including mentoring, training, and evaluation of employees
  • Project Management
  • Troubleshoot process improvement needs as well as root cause identification of equipment procedures
  • Work with plant process teams in development and continuous improvement of paint process


Your Skills & Abilities: (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years experience in manufacturing(robotic or paint processes)?
  • Ability and willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
  • Ability and willingness to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
  • Experience commissioning and/or operating manufacturing equipment and systems.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communications skills
  • Demonstrate high level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with medium level of autonomy and high accountability for results (may work under the direction of a senior process engineer).


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • 5+ Years of experience in automotive manufacturing (robotic or paint processes)
  • Knowledge and experience with effective implementation of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) principles and methods
  • Fundamental understanding of the entire automotive painting process (phosphate, electrophoretic deposition, sealing, robotically applied painting).
  • Experience with FANUC Paint and Sealer Robots; P-200, P-500, P-700, P-1000, S-500, M-710, M-720iA, M-2000, M-20iA.
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical prints.
  • Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015), as applicable
  • Experience with automation simulation software; Paint Pro, Handling Pro, etc.


Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Work Arrangement:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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