Paint Process Engineering Specialist

Job Title

Paint Process Engineering

• Set the various targets in the paint plant and make activities to achieve the targets of the paint plant. And oversee development and achievement of them. (Targets: Number of units produced, Quality index & HPV, etc.)
• Analyze production and quality data, improve the productivity and car paint quality.
• Analyze production rate of operation and make activities for operation improvement.
• Review items for supplementary investment to improve the paint plant or process and the cost and run.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of operators; provide them with feedback on performance (Include training and managing Team members).
• Report the progress of major tasks to a superior or expatriate coordinator.
• Report to the immediate superior (or expatriate coordinator) and/or other related production lines if any product or process nonconformity is detected.
• Follow the policies or procedures of HMGMA.
• Manage the construction progress schedule of the paint plant.
• Prepare for the input of new models in paint plant (Facility modification, tool preparation etc.).
• Oversee inspect and manage new model project progress.
• Perform events for new vehicle development and prepare production operations (facility/employee, etc.).
• Manage installing new facility about new technology and trial run.
• Manage replacing existing old facility and trial run (Main facilities and conveyor system, robot, and automation system).
• Analyze production and quality data during new car production, make countermeasures for quality and productivity enhancement.
• Reporting major issues occurring in paint plant (making report materials needed).
• Review purchase specifications for production of new vehicle, and run (Including transportation/customs clear).
• Promote changes in process through analyses and improve processes, seeing to the rectification of the tools used in order to optimize the manufacturing process (HPV, Automation, Outsourcing, etc.).
• Develop strategies to reduce costs and perform cost reduction activities (Labor costs, Material costs, Management costs, Energy savings, Improvement of inefficient work, etc.).
• Search and support the new level of control and new methods of others.
• Develop recruitment planning for paint plant member and performs.
• Develop and implement an employee training plan.
• Improve the environment of the paint plant and prevent safety accidents.
• Take action on safety regulation issues.
• Build a good rapport with other manufacturing units for effective communication.
• Strengthen organizational power through communication among employees.
• Provide guidance and assistance to technicians at a lower level.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or material engineering majors.
• 2+ years of job-related experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products or equivalent applications.
• Deep understanding of external markets and current trends.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in data analysis and developing proposals.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require company-approved sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must communicate with H/KMC employees on business.
• Job experience related to the automotive industry (Automotive paint plant).
• Working experience of managing projects related to paint facilities, conveyor system, robot.
• Preference given to those fluent in Korean.

Domestic/international travel required.

• Opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan.

This position is primarily sedentary and requires working at a desk and computer for extended periods. Responsibilities may include occasional lifting of office supplies (up to 15 pounds), frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and handling documents, ability to sit, stand, and walk within the office environment as needed. When in production area (if applicable): standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended durations, repeated lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials and products (up to 25–30 pounds), manual dexterity for…