Manufacturing Paint Engineer

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you.

If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

We are currently seeking a Paint Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Benson, MN. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and process ownership for industrial paint and coating operations, with a focus on quality, safety, cost, and continuous improvement.

• Lead paint-related root cause analysis, quality improvement initiatives and work with engineering to process new and revised parts.
• Lead continuous improvement, kaizens, and projects received through employee suggestions.
• Maintain all testing and compliance of coating intensities to meet customer and internal requirements.
• Manage chemical and material vendors and compliance.
• Validate paint and metal treating process changes.
• Develop standard work instructions and training for operators.
• Process engineering change orders and define labor standards.
• Develop 5-year Capex improvement plan and carry out managing the projects to completion.
• Monitor metal pretreatment and shot blast system.
• Define masking requirements and work with vendors to develop masking solutions.
• Define and maintain a detailed preventive maintenance schedule that pertains to paint, and ensure all PM processes and assignments are followed through.
• Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
• Lead in the specification training and documentation of paint processes in support of quality and first yield goals.
• Manage all calibrated tools in accordance with ISO standards.
• Update and control MSDS and manage through the 3E system.
• Define new and revised hanging methods to increase productivity.
• Work to reduce In System Damage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in industrial paint, coating, or surface finishing operations
• Working knowledge of:
• Powder coating systems, including application, curing, transfer efficiency, and defect troubleshooting.
• Liquid paint processes, including application methods, curing, film build control, and defect analysis.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a process engineering or quality engineering role
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in a production environment
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fundamental knowledge of Creo, AutoCAD, or other CAD software
• Experience controlling pretreat process within recommended parameters
• Ability to set up, train, and verify calibration of paint application equipment
• Experience with overhead conveyance systems, their function, maintenance and modifications
• Experience troubleshooting paint defects and equipment problems quickly to support operations
• Experience with troubleshooting and learning PLC systems.

The annual salary for this role is USD $72,000.00 - $97,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional…