Process Engineer

Position Overview

Mural Group is partnering with a global manufacturing organization to hire a Process Engineer focused on coatings and adhesive applications within a high-volume production environment. This role is responsible for optimizing how materials are applied, cured, and validated to ensure consistent product quality and performance. You will play a key role in reducing defects, improving process capability, and supporting production through hands-on engineering and troubleshooting.

What You’ll Do

• Design and optimize coating and adhesive application processes including spray, dip, curing, and surface preparation
• Evaluate and test new coating materials, adhesives, and sealants for specific product applications
• Perform root cause analysis on coating defects, adhesion failures, and material-related issues
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and quality standards
• Lead process trials, validate results, and manage testing budgets
• Partner with planning, design, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and efficient process flow
• Apply statistical methods to analyze performance and improve process capability
• Improve existing processes to reduce scrap, increase yield, and lower production cost
• Support minor tooling adjustments and collaborate with machine shop on fixtures and new tooling
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and production data to resolve design and manufacturing issues
• Own quality outcomes for the process, including authority to stop production for nonconforming material
• Modify tooling and process parameters based on trial and production data to improve performance and durability
• Maintain compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and environmental regulations

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing with exposure to coatings, adhesives, or surface treatment processes
• Strong understanding of coating application methods and curing systems
• Experience with adhesion testing and surface characterization techniques
• Proven ability to troubleshoot process issues and drive root cause resolution
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on approach to problem solving
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Background

• Experience in high-volume or automotive manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and process capability tools
• Exposure to tooling, fixtures, and machine shop collaboration
• Experience working with regulated materials or environmental compliance standards