Paint Facilities Technical Lead

The Role

You will serve as the technical lead for the design installation commissioning and launch of paint facilities equipmentspecifically work decks vehicle inspection lighting fire protection systems and endofline paint repair booths. This role owns the full project lifecycle from early process studies and SOR development through VR/3D model validation Grisk reviews mod builds onsite installation and launch execution.

While much of the engineering work is office-based this position requires hands-on engagement at supplier facilities and on-site during installation commissioning shutdowns and startups to ensure fast issue resolution and safe high-quality execution. You will collaborate closely with plant teams ergonomics industrial hygiene sustainable workplaces IE/MSIE controls IT and strategic suppliers.

You will also play a key role in the digital transformation of paint shops by coordinating 3D scans using digital models to validate designs and supporting device-level analytics to improve quality uptime and overall system performance.

What Youll Do

• Lead the full lifecycle of paint facilities installationsincluding work decks inspection lighting fire protection and EOL repair boothsfrom early engineering through launch.

• Develop SORs and lead weekly focus/working meetings to drive alignment decisions and closure of open technical issues.

• Own and maintain specifications for decks lighting and fire protection to ensure compliance with safety IH and NFPA requirements while applying lessons learned to prevent rework.

• Use VR and 3D models to define and validate deck heights ergonomics and layout concepts prior to fabrication eliminating costly late-stage modifications.

• Lead Grisk reviews mod builds installation commissioning and launch activities including on-site leadership during shutdowns and startups.

• Partner cross-functionally with plants ergonomics IH sustainable workplaces IE/MSIE and suppliers to ensure safe functional and on-time project delivery.

• Review supplier quotations and challenge scope assumptions and execution plans to drive capital savings and cost-avoidance.

• Provide hands-on plant support to resolve operational issues improve safety and sustain uptime.

• Support digital transformation initiatives by coordinating 3D building and process scans and ensuring data is captured stored and accessible for engineering and simulation.

• Collaborate with controls IT and analytics teams to enable Device Level Analytics (DLA) that improve quality predictive maintenance and downtime reduction.

• Evaluate equipment and supplier options to enhance quality reduce cost and maintain approved supplier lists and acceptable alternatives.

• Track and manage technical deliverables (MSQs punch lists TISs safety items) through closure and handoff to plant teams.

• Share technical knowledge through workshops training and documentation to support plant readiness and future launches.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5 years of experience working in an automotive paint shop environment.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and technical experience).

• Ability to work independently across the full lifecyclefrom early engineering through installation commissioning and launch.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity evaluate options and make sound technical decisions without waiting for direction.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and suppliers run effective working meetings and hold stakeholders accountable to deliverables.

• Strong working knowledge of paint shop facilities systems: work decks fire protection ventilation and inspection lighting.

• Experience developing clear detailed SORs that drive accurate supplier quotes and execution.

• Comfortable using data to challenge suppliers and peers when scope cost or timing is at risk.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present technical content to leadership and plant teams.

• Ability to work effectively on-site during builds shutdowns and launches making real-time decisions in dynamic environments.

• Experience using data and digital tools3D models VR analyticsto validate designs and improve outcomes.

• High attention to detail including validating drawings layouts and presentations before release.

• Ability to document lessons learned and integrate them into standards and future projects.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Hands-on launch experience in paint shops including leading installations commissioning and startup of paint facilities equipment.

• Exposure to controls or analytics (PLCs device-level data vibration/temperature monitoring AI/ML) to connect equipment data to quality uptime or maintenance improvements.

• Strong digital fluency in paint shop environmentsexperience with 3D scanning VR reviews simulation tools or controls dataand the ability to use that information to drive design or operational decisions.

• Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts and how they can be applied to manufacturing quality improvement or equipment monitoring.

• Ability to drive work forward and make decisions when requirements are not fully defined.