Manufacturing Engineer - Paint Process

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, maintain, and control of engineering documentation. Including Technical Data Package (TDP), Bill of Material (BOM), Process Routings, Floor Layouts, PFMEA, and Work Instructions.
• Work with Quality Engineers to ensure validation checks are built into the process.
• Provide support to estimating on quoting.
• Develop and validate processes and cycle times / standards.
• Support lessons learned activities and implementation into quotes and standards.
• Identify tooling needs / requirements, and relay tool conceptualization to Tooling Engineers.
• Identify and address opportunities to eliminate waste within the manufacturing process.
• Participate in cost reduction efforts and support/implement continuous improvement activities.
• Root cause, and support corrective actions as required.
• Support Program Management in APQP activities, as well as project cost adherence.
• Consult with customers, and provide expertise, to maximize the integrity, efficiency, and manufacturability of designs on new and existing projects.
• Provide floor support during trouble shooting activities.
• Assist with customer activities/support as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering role
• Ability to learn paint and coating processes to meet MIL-SPEC requirements
• Familiarity with manufacturing process documentation such as work instructions, process flows, and control plans
• Understanding of safety, quality, and environmental requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze process data and support root cause problem solving
• Capable of working in cross-functional teams to support production and continuous improvement activities
• Proficiency in standard engineering tools and software such as Microsoft Office, basic CAD (Spinfire 3D Viewer) and process analysis tools
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on paint and pretreatment processes
• Strong technical knowledge of surface preparation and pretreatment systems (phosphate, zirconium, or equivalent technologies)
• Experience with industrial paint processes including e-coat, powder coating, and/or liquid paint application
• Working knowledge of paint booth operation, curing ovens, material handling systems, and environmental controls
• Understanding of process control methods, SPC, PFMEA, and control plan development
• Experience supporting new program launches, line and production readiness activities
• Familiarity with regulatory and environmental requirements related to paint operations (VOC, waste treatment, safety compliance)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process and quality issues using data-driven methodologies
• Experience with continuous improvement tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams