Paint Process Engineer

Overview

PAINT PROCESS ENGINEER

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Job Title:

Paint Process Engineer
Type of contract:
Full-time
Expected Hiring Date: ASAP

Work Location:

• Chattanooga, TN

• This person will transfer permanently to Toledo, OH in January 2027

• Lead paint development activities to achieve required quality levels and OEM specifications at committed cost
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including plant production, paint setting, laboratory, suppliers, and customers
• Ensure paint process stability for both product and process, including quality, repeatability, and consistency
• Manage paint technical relationships with raw material suppliers and validate new paint products
• Define paint zoning commitments and ensure proper application of Design-to-Paint methodology
• Drive jigs development from CAD design through on-site validation, including prototype phases
• Lead paint trials, evaluate painted parts, and define necessary adjustments for robust process performance
• Validate paint ranges, application parameters, and customer specifications (mechanical and appearance)
• Participate in run@rate events and support PPAP activities, including customer buy-offs
• Identify paint-related continuous improvement opportunities and support productivity initiatives

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in paint, coatings, chemistry, or process engineering within the automotive industry
• Prior involvement in project organization or cross-functional project leadership
• Strong knowledge of liquid paint application processes for Class A automotive surfaces
• Ability to measure and evaluate color, surface structure, and paint defects
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to take full responsibility for paint development results
• Strong communication, analytical, and collaborative capabilities
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and OEM customers
• English required; additional languages are a plus

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.6 billion in revenue in 2024, 150 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 40,000 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.