Paint Process Engineer

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Were looking for a Paint Process Engineer to help drive quality efficiency and continuous improvement across our paint this role youll work hands-on with paint equipment robotic applications process parameters suppliers and cross-functional teams to keep our operation running at its best.

Important Note

Our facility is proudly nicotine-free both professionally and personally. Nicotine and 10-panel drug screenings are part of the pre-employment process.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll work directly with the Paint Process team to keep our paint line running smoothly by:

• Supporting daily paint process and maintenance activities while helping the department achieve its safety quality delivery and efficiency goals.
• Operating and optimizing paint process and application equipment in accordance with established control plans and customer quality requirements.
• Troubleshooting product process and quality issues; clearly communicate and document findings in accordance with TS-16949 requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for error-proofing and develop solutions that prevent quality issues before they occur.
• Verifying that corrective actions are effective and update control plans and related documentation as required.
• Developing implementing verifying and documenting equipment parameter settings to maintain consistent paint quality.
• Monitoring process capability and key performance trends preparing reports and analysis for management.
• Programming and optimizing robotic paint paths including pathwork application parameters carrier density part orientation and other variables that affect paint transfer efficiency and product quality.
• Partnering with the robot technician team to resolve process and mechanical issues.
• Working closely with paint line personnel to implement process improvements and complete assigned projects.
• Collaborating with paint suppliers to optimize material usage evaluate formulation compatibility and address paint performance and quality concerns.
• Working with equipment suppliers to collect and analyze application and performance data when evaluating new paint technologies.
• Partnering with cleaning suppliers to test new processes and products and optimize system performance.
• Participating in continuous improvement teams and help identify opportunities to make our processes safer more efficient and more consistent.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of FMEAs control plans and TS-16949 on other responsibilities and projects as assigned.
  

What Were Looking For

Were searching for someone who is:

• Previous experience in automotive finishing and robotic paint systems is required.
• Experience with industrial controls computer technology and programming is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production teams technicians engineers suppliers and other partners.
• A continuous-improvement mindset with a focus on finding practical lasting solutions.

Automotive manufacturing experience is a bonus!

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with the Windows platform.
• Ability to successfully pass the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test annually.
• Bachelors degree in Chemical Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Up to 5 years of relevant work experience may substitute for the degree.
  • Candidates combining relevant work experience with current progress toward an engineering degree will also be considered.
    

Why Work at Magna

At Magna youre not just taking a job youre building a career with a global automotive leader.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) Company Match
• Health Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
  

Schedule

Monday-Friday 1st shift

*Weekends as needed

Location

In-person

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.