Paint Process Engineer

Job Description

The Role:

The Paint Process Engineer/Tech Support will work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. Skilled in equipment/tooling alternatives sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel material machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as independent judgment. Will be responsible for a small crew of GM UAW hourly employees.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

• SORs and project management for tools stations or specific technologies

• Typically part of a larger effort or project

• Manufacturing process definition

• Sequence of operations

• Support human factors consideration.

• Support efficient material flow.

• Design construction integration plant installation successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high-quality parts.

• Providing technical directions to and oversight of outside vendor sources

• Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with paint systems paint application processes or troubleshooting automated/robotic paint equipment.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive results.

• Ability to lead and manage a small team of hourly UAW employees in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Flexibility to work any shift including weekends and overtime as required

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

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience working as a Paint Process Engineer Paint Equipment Engineer or Paint Equipment Installer in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with paint systems paint application processes and troubleshooting automated or robotic paint equipment.

• Skilled Trades experience with a strong understanding of industrial maintenance equipment reliability and manufacturing processes.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets Docs Slides and Gmail).

• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations preferably within the automotive industry.

• Knowledge of paint shop processes including E-coat primer basecoat clearcoat and paint quality systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one were looking out for your well-beingat work and at homeso you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex race color national origin citizenship status religion age disability pregnancy or maternity status sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran or protected veteran or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required where applicable to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us or call your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.