Paint Application Engineer - Vehicle Process Engineering

As a Paint Process Engineer, you will design, test, and/or implement state‑of‑the‑art robotic painting solutions for automotive. The candidate will support all Stellantis North American Assembly Plants in connection with quality, throughput and Stellantis Production Way (SPW) and World Class Technology (WCT) initiatives such as workplace organization, logistics, and focused problem solving.

• Robot program design, robot programming, and spray application engineering utilizing Process Standards to achieve required results
• The Specialist will work with other members of the Process Engineering Group on projects involving the implementation of paint robot solutions at end‑user facilities. Provide project support to verify and ensure that application equipment is performing as designed.
• Demonstrate the ability to record and interpret paint quality data such as film builds, defects, and color/quality.
• Provide technical expertise and assurance providing recommendations for application equipment improvements to enhance performance to reduce cost of the system at various Stellantis paint shops providing feedback and suggestions for improvements.
• Work with advanced process engineering support and solutions for difficult paint colors, applications issues and new paint technology like 4 wet.
• Optimize the integration of application equipment, including various applicators and fluid delivery equipment for projects (e.g. optimize color change, fluid presets, voltage settings and robotic pathing.) Strong written and communication skills to provide progress updates as required for management.

• Appearance to product launch glide path and FAM targets
• Paint film build thickness to product launch glide path and PSOP 1018
• Filmbuild Overage reduction
• Suggestions and Kaizens to PPE target
• Launch timing deliverables executed to Product Grid SOP Milestones (Start of Production)
• JPH line automation layout and execution to 4 Wet Process & Facility targets

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) or a related field experience may qualify
• 3+ year's experience in manufacturing
• Experience with paint and powder application & equipment
• Experience in launching paint automation systems at customer facilities

• Experience in paint robot programming with FANUC / Durr Robots
• Experience with Paint PRO and 3D On‑Site offline programming software
• Experience with 4 Wet process and application

Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short‑and long‑term disability.

Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.

Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.

12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.

Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra‑professional Groups.

Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.