Manufacturing Process Engineer

Location: Wentzville

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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Manufacturing Process Engineer (Paint Department)

Schedule: Must be flexible for all 3 shifts + frequent weekend work

About the Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support the Paint Department at a major automotive assembly plant. In this hands‑on engineering role, you will drive improvements in paint processes, robotics performance, safety, quality, and overall productivity. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys solving complex problems and working in a fast‑paced production environment.

What

You’ll Do

• Maintain and improve paint pretreatment, chemistry, and application processes
  .
• Support and troubleshoot Fanuc robotic systems (approx.
  100 robots
  ).
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, quality, and environmental standards
  .
• Lead and support a team of 5–10 employees
  , providing technical guidance as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Evaluate and propose process changes, equipment updates, and cost improvements.
• Support SPQRC goals (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost).
• Help maintain compliance with ISO
  14001 and GM Global Manufacturing System processes.

What You’ll Bring Required

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or similar).
• 1+ year of automotive manufacturing experience
  .
• Experience working with Fanuc robotics and automation systems.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred

• Background in paint operations or chemical pretreatment processes.
• Knowledge of tooling or automotive assembly processes.
• Experience leading small teams.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management

Industries

• Robotics Engineering, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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