General Motors

Paint Process Engineer

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Roanoke, IN 46783In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years in automotive manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of Paint Manufacturing operations or engineering.
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring teams.
  • Proven ability to manage teams.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with partners.
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
  • Comfortable with rotating between all three shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective maintenance of paint processes for vehicle production.
  • Analyze data to identify root causes and resolve paint shop issues.
  • Support the implementation of new processes and equipment.
  • Communicate effectively to sustain consistent performance across departments.
  • Maintain process documentation for all painting operations.
  • Supervise and assign work to indirect process personnel.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operations in cost, energy use, and quality.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for relocation benefits.
Full Job Description

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: This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM worksite, five days per week and to respond to the site in the event of an emergency after hours, on weekend or holidays.

The Role:

In the Paint Process Engineering role, you will be responsible for design and/or testing of tooling and equipment and/or planning the manufacturing processes in the Paint area of the manufacturing plant. Work is of a technical nature where decisions are made within limits of general practices and procedures, but where supervision is available to assist during unusual situations. The job may include direct supervision of hourly employees and assigning work to a small group of employees.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Ensure that paint processes are maintained and running effectively for vehicle production.
  • Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting paint shop metrics and document appropriately.
  • Support implementation of new processes and equipment.
  • Communicate between shifts and departments to implement best practices, resolve problems, and sustain consistent performance to objectives.
  • Maintain process documentation.
  • Supervise all assigned indirect process personnel and production personnel.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with employees, union, management, and suppliers.
  • Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing costs, reducing energy usage, improving quality, etc.
  • Obey safety policy/procedures and lead by example.
  • Interface with production/maintenance personnel, plant leadership, and others outside the plant (Manufacturing Engineering, suppliers, etc.) as needed to resolve issues, implement improvements, and communicate status and opportunities.
  • Establish timing and action plans to complete jobs and/or projects.
  • Direct the design, development, and/or improvements of manufacturing processes and equipment for assigned areas.
  • Provide technical support for specific plant operations.
  • Coordinate input from internal and external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions.
  • Actively identify new areas for learning and take advantage of learning opportunities.
  • Understand and execute Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Process Control Plans.
  • Understand and actively participate within the GM Global Manufacturing System.
  • Be available to work any shift and overtime including extended hours and weekends.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
  • Knowledge in Paint Manufacturing operations and/or Paint Manufacturing Engineering/Maintenance.
  • Experience coaching, teaching, and mentoring employees.
  • Experience managing teams.
  • Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed.
  • Must be comfortable working on all three shifts
  • Must be comfortable rotating between shifts

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

  • Knowledge of Fanuc Paint Robots (P-500, P-700), PaintPro software, Versabell III.
  • Knowledge of Image Dispense Robots (M-710i, M-20iA) and Nordson-SEE shotmeters.
  • Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of Red X, Six Sigma, or other problem-solving techniques.
  • Completion of the GM Paint Development Program.

This position may be eligible for relocation benefits

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. 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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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
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