Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Required

Skills & Experience:

Strong mechanical aptitude

Automation and robotic systems experience

Troubleshooting production equipment in a live manufacturing environment

Experience supporting high-volume, fast-paced operations

Ability to prioritize multiple issues and shift focus quickly

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Mechanical Engineering Degree or Associates with degree or 8-10 years of experience

Nice to Have

Skills & Experience:

automotive or manufacturing experience

Job Description

This Process Engineer supports paint shop operations with a primary focus on automation, robotics, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role is highly visible and fast-paced, requiring an engineer who can quickly adapt to changing priorities while maintaining production uptime and paint quality standards. The engineer will spend approximately:

• 90% on the production floor
• 10% in the office

Floor responsibilities include:

• 40% troubleshooting
• 40% operational support
• 20% paperwork, process control plans, and strategic planning

Technical Environment:

Inside Process Responsibilities Supports highly automated paint lines:

• Approximately 3 automated paint lines

• Supports roughly 30 robots

• Maintains line uptime and equipment functionality

• Works directly with automation systems

• Troubleshoots robots while equipment remains operational when possible

• Makes process adjustments to maintain production flow

Key Systems

• Robotics

• Automated paint equipment

• Controls and automation systems

• Process monitoring tools

Outside Process Responsibilities Supports approximately 20 paint bays and surrounding systems:

• Paint mix systems

• Pumps

• Piping

• Valves

• Industrial automation equipment

• Process support involving basic chemistry concepts

• Significant amount of walking and floor presence

Day in the Life Typical Start of Shift

• Arrive 15-30 minutes early

• Review emails and production updates

• Meet with counterpart engineer

• Attend 6:00 AM cross-shift meeting

• Immediately assess production status

Daily Responsibilities

• Verify all areas are running properly

• Address manpower and operational concerns

• Support maintenance and operations teams

• Troubleshoot line-down situations

• Restore equipment to production quickly

• Analyze paint defects and quality concerns

• Observe process performance and identify root causes

• Support continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain process control plans