PaintE-Coat Process Engineer

Looking for an experienced technical professional with strong expertise in automotive coating processes including e-coat surface pre-treatment and powder coating. This role will support engineering manufacturing and product development activities acting as a key technical resource across programs and facilities.

• Technical leadership in coating technologies and process development
  
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis in manufacturing environments
  
• Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners
  
• Experience with validation testing and continuous improvement initiatives
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise for coating processes across engineering operations and development teams
  
• Support issue resolution process optimization and implementation of best practices
  
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers on technical requirements and performance expectations
  
• Contribute to development and introduction of new materials processes and technologies
  
• Assist with new program launches equipment commissioning and plant support activities
  
• Plan and execute trials testing and validation activities (including DOE where applicable)
  
• Review engineering designs and specifications to ensure alignment with performance and quality requirements
  
• Analyze test and production data to recommend improvements to processes and systems
  
• Support supplier evaluations audits and ongoing process monitoring
  
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in coating technologies
  
• Document technical findings procedures and lessons learned; support knowledge sharing and training
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
  
• 10 years of experience in automotive or similar high-volume manufacturing environments
  
• Prior exposure to leading technical initiatives or mentoring teams is a plus
  
• Strong understanding of automotive body and chassis coating requirement