General Motors

Paint Process Engineer

General Motors$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years in paint systems/application/troubleshooting automated or robotic paint equipment.
  • Demonstrated leadership with ability to influence results.
  • Experience managing a small team in a manufacturing setting.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Manage SORs and projects for tools and technologies.
  • Collaborate as part of larger project initiatives.
  • Define manufacturing processes and sequences of operations.
  • Support considerations for human factors in operations.
  • Enhance efficient material flow in production.
  • Design and implement tools and equipment in manufacturing plants.
  • Provide technical oversight of external vendor resources.

Benefits

  • Engagement in a creative and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunity for professional development in advanced process technology.
  • Hands-on experience in high-volume, automotive manufacturing settings.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

The Paint Process Engineer/Tech Support will work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. Skilled in equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as independent judgment. Will be responsible for a small crew of GM UAW hourly employees.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • SORs and project management for tools, stations or specific technologies
  • Typically, part of a larger effort or project
  • Manufacturing process definition
  • Sequence of operations
  • Support human factors consideration.
  • Support efficient material flow.
  • Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high-quality parts.
  • Providing technical directions to and oversight of outside vendor sources
  • Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology.


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience with paint systems, paint application processes, or troubleshooting automated/robotic paint equipment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive results.
  • Ability to lead and manage a small team of hourly UAW employees in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and overtime as required


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience working as a Paint Process Engineer, Paint Equipment Engineer, or Paint Equipment Installer in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with paint systems, paint application processes, and troubleshooting automated or robotic paint equipment.
  • Skilled Trades experience with a strong understanding of industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail).
  • Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, preferably within the automotive industry.
  • Knowledge of paint shop processes, including E-coat, primer, basecoat, clearcoat, and paint quality systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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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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157,000 employees
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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
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$122.4 billion
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