Paint/E-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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field (Master’s 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