Paint Production Engineer

General Summary:

General Summary:

Analyze production and quality performance of Topcoat, Prime, UBS and Interior Sealer automation. Coordinate activities with various suppliers and contractors associated with the Paint Shop, and work with the Production staff to continuously improve overall performance.

Essential Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Automation support to include Sealer, LASD, Topcoat, Prime and UBS robotics. Maintenance support, Programming, Path adjustments, and New model launch.
• Assisting in the direction of installing & operating new Paint Shop main equipment (Paint Robots, etc.).
• Serve as technical expert during new vehicle and/or launches.
• Request materials and equipment needed to prepare for production.
• Drive system improvements and methodology to increase productivity.
• Analyze daily and monthly downtime and create countermeasures to help reduce future downtime.
• Effectively communicating pertinent information to all related parties, i.e., department management, quality, department team members and other Production areas.
• Report current projects, progress and issues to management.
• Lead problem solving activities in the production environment to ensure quality products including development of short and long term countermeasures.
• Analyze trend data using available indicators and develop, implement, and on follow-up with countermeasures to existing production concerns

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field along with two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in the Maintenance field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Flexible schedule to work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in both exercising company decisions and carrying out essential job duties that affect efficient business operations and its objectives, policies, practices, and conditions.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP system preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.

Competencies Required