Manufacturing Engineer-Paint Process
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Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design development and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles vehicle systems and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems fabricated structures armored products rubber solutions and track systems delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Paint Process Engineer applies engineering methodologies to support Production planning and readiness and continuous improvement initiatives within the paint and pretreatment manufacturing operations. This role provides experience with pretreatment chemistry surface preparation coating application and curing processes to ensure strong and continuous production output in support of overall manufacturing operations. Ensures optimal levels of safety quality productivity and on-time delivery by collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing hands-on technical support. This position ensures compliance with internal standards and customer requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across paint and pretreatment systems.Key Responsibilities:
- Development review maintenance and control of engineering documentation. Including TDP (Technical Data Package) Bill of Material Process Flow / Routings Floor Layouts PFMEA and Work Instructions.
- Support manufacturing with process and document interpretation.
- Work with Quality departments to ensure validation checks are built into the process.
- Provide support to estimating on quoting.
- Develop and validate processes and processing times / standards.
- Support lessons learned activities and implementation into quotes and standards.
- Identification of tooling needs. Assistance in tool conceptualization.
- Identify and address opportunities to eliminate waste within the manufacturing process.
- Participate in cost reduction efforts and support/implement continuous improvement activities.
- Support corrective actions as required.
- Support Program Management in APQP activities as well as project cost adherence.
- Consult with customers and provide expertise to maximize the integrity efficiency and manufacturability of designs on new and existing projects.
- Provide floor support during trouble shooting activities.
- Assist with customer activities/support as requested
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in manufacturing Chemical Mechanical Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering role
- Basic working knowledge of paint and pretreatment processes including surface preparation and coating application
- Familiarity with manufacturing process documentation such as work instructions process flows and control plans
- Understanding of safety quality and environmental requirements in a manufacturing environment
- Analyzing process data and support root cause problem solving
- Experience working in cross-functional teams to support production and continuous improvement activities
- Proficiency in standard engineering tools and software (e.g. Microsoft Office basic CAD or process analysis tools)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in manufacturing Chemical Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 37 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on paint and pretreatment processes
- Strong technical knowledge of surface preparation and pretreatment systems (phosphate zirconium or equivalent technologies)
- Experience with industrial paint processes including e-coat powder coating and/or liquid paint application
- Working knowledge of paint booth operation curing ovens material handling systems and environmental controls
- Understanding of process control methods SPC PFMEA and control plan development
- Experience supporting new program launches line and production readiness activities
- Familiarity with regulatory and environmental requirements related to paint operations (VOC waste treatment safety compliance)
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process and quality issues using data-driven methodologies
- Experience with continuous improvement tools such as Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Kaizen
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Background Prerequisites:
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sex (including pregnancy) gender identity national origin age disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
About Company
Die Rheinmetall Waffe Munition Arges ist Spezialist im Bereich 40 mm Munition und fertigt 40 mm Low Velocity Munitionen mit unterschiedlichsten Effekten.
