Paint Engineer

Paint Process Engineer

This role serves as a key technical contributor supporting liquid paint manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on robotic, solvent-based painting operations. You will develop, improve, and sustain safe, efficient, and repeatable paint processes while partnering closely with operations, maintenance, and design engineering teams. The position offers hands-on ownership of critical paint processes and provides direct impact on product quality, manufacturing cost, and production readiness at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across liquid paint processes to improve cycle times, reduce scrap and downtime, and optimize equipment, tooling, and energy usage.
• Provide hands-on process and tooling troubleshooting to resolve production issues and improve process stability, throughput, and repeatability.
• Develop, update, and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard work to support consistent execution across shifts and teams.
• Support bill of materials (BOM) and routing development and maintenance to ensure accurate manufacturing execution and clear cost visibility.
• Analyze process failures, perform structured root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Design and evaluate part fixtures and tooling to maximize density, efficiency, and quality outcomes in robotic and manual paint applications.
• Train, develop, and technically guide robot programmers and process technicians on setup, processing parameters, troubleshooting methods, and best practices.
• Recommend, justify, and support implementation of capital equipment, including defining spare parts lists and establishing preventive maintenance frequencies.
• Partner with design engineering on new project start-ups, supporting smooth transitions from development into stable, high-volume production.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to drive robust, safe, and reliable paint processes.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment while performing responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, with a preference for Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant liquid paint manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of robotic, solvent-based painting processes.
• Experience with Fanuc robotic systems and robotic paint applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement practical solutions.
• Process mapping skills and experience documenting and standardizing manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to work with tools such as pivot tables.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, organize work effectively, and prioritize multiple tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and guide robot programmers and process technicians in a production setting.
• Capacity to adapt and learn quickly within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with robotic programming, including working with multiple robots in an integrated paint system.
• 3D CAD experience for designing or reviewing fixtures, tooling, and process-related components.
• Hands-on experience with paint systems and liquid paint applications in a production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to influence, coach, and develop technical staff.
• Experience driving cultural or process shifts in a manufacturing setting, particularly around continuous improvement and automation.
• Technical and functional expertise with paint processes, including an understanding of equipment, materials, and process controls.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Ability to…