E-Coat Process Engineer

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 60+ years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’ s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com POSITION: Process Engineering Specialist Support assigned E-coat manufacturing processes through engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Customer Satisfaction. Work with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and suppliers to maintain process performance, resolve technical issues, and implement improvements that meet plant and customer requirements.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITY

• Create and maintain Operator Work Instructions, Repair Work Instructions, and other standard work documentation.
• Analyze process data, production performance, downtime, scrap, rework, and other key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and production efficiency.
• Plan, implement, validate, and document process improvements to meet plant and customer requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, and optimization of new processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and other required process documentation.
• Perform hands-on quality inspections and testing, maintain quality records, and generate reports to monitor quality performance.
• Support the quality containment system by coordinating containment activities, documenting nonconformances, and verifying product compliance.
• Lead and/or support engineering projects, including feasibility review, quoting, implementation, and validation.
• Participate in process audits, quality audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities as required.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and performance reports to support process monitoring and decision-making.
• Perform other responsibilities as required based on departmental and plant needs.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred; or 3-5 years of engineering experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing.
• Automotive/industrial manufacturing experience required

EXPERIENCE

• Experience or knowledge of AutoCAD & Inventor, preferred
• Experience or knowledge of Power BI, required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, required.
• Experience or knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, required
• Experience or knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, and/or similar tools, required.
• Experience or knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and standard work documentation, preferred.
• Experience with Project Management, preferred
• Knowledge of E-coat, paint processes, or chemical process fundamentals, preferred.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate findings through reports and presentations.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support production activities as needed.

What is in it for YOU? As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!

• Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
• Excellent Benefits Plan!
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance
• Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs
• Other Discounts & Perks!

All employees are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls; executing assigned control activities; maintaining appropriate supporting evidence; and promptly reporting any identified deviation, risk, or control deficiency to the direct leader.