Paint Engineer

Description:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct, and optimize paint fixtures, jigs, and robotic paint programs, including complex applications
• Redesign, repair, replace, and maintain paint equipment, tooling, jigs, robotic programs, and production control hardware
• Develop paint processes, methods, robot programs, fool-proofing systems, and production controls for new programs
• Supervise the assembly, setup, and proofing of new paint tooling and equipment
• Set up new paint and peripheral equipment, ensure proper operation, and train associates on correct use
• Create and maintain operating procedures for new and existing equipment (JIS / WGS / MSOS)
• Investigate and evaluate new painting technologies and recommend improvements when feasible
• Apply TPS principles to improve cycle time, material inventory, and process flow
• Ensure all problem-tracking documentation is completed for new and existing products

Requirements:

Strong understanding of paint application principles, paint and thinner properties

Experience with robot programming and automated paint systems (ABB software preferred)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to integrate existing processes with innovative solutions in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation of technical and numerical data

Commitment to quality, safety, and organizational values