Job Description

Paint Process Engineer

Job Summary:
We’re working with a global automotive manufacturer seeking a Paint Process Engineer to lead and support engineering changes tied to E-coat operations on high-quality Class A metal surfaces. This role will drive process improvements, ensure documentation readiness, and collaborate cross-functionally to maintain compliance with customer and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and implement engineering changes, ensuring timelines, budgets, and documentation stay on track and audit-ready

• Serve as the APQP and FMEA lead for engineering-related updates

• Lead monthly risk-reduction discussions focused on top RPN items, scrap rates, and customer feedback

• Regularly review process feasibility with internal teams and ensure proper sign-off and alignment

• Partner with production teams to ensure shop-floor needs are supported and addressed

• Update and maintain critical process documents (FMEAs, work instructions, TPMs) to reflect changes and support consistent production

• Participate in corrective actions and lean manufacturing initiatives driven by engineering or leadership

• Communicate with sales, purchasing, accounting, and external suppliers to align on the commercial aspects of changes

• Attend and contribute to weekly change and production support meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 10+ years of relevant automotive experience with strong BIW (Body-in-White) process understanding

• Proven E-coat experience on Class A metal surfaces (required)

• Powder coat and PVC process knowledge (strongly preferred)

• Familiarity with stamping, automation, or FANUC robotics (a plus)

• Solid knowledge of automotive quality systems (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, etc.)

• Excellent communication and coordination skills across engineering, operations, and external partners

• Strong organization and documentation skills—attention to detail is a must

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

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