Paint Process Engineer

About the Role

The Paint Process Engineer/Tech Support will work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. Skilled in equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as independent judgment. Will be responsible for a small crew of GM UAW hourly employees.

Responsibilities

• SORs and project management for tools, stations or specific technologies
• Typically part of a larger effort or project
• Manufacturing process definition
• Sequence of operations
• Support human factors consideration
• Support efficient material flow
• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high-quality parts
• Providing technical directions to and oversight of outside vendor sources
• Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with paint systems, paint application processes, or troubleshooting automated/robotic paint equipment
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive results
• Ability to lead and manage a small team of hourly UAW employees in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience working as a Paint Process Engineer, Paint Equipment Engineer, or Paint Equipment Installer in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with paint systems, paint application processes, and troubleshooting automated or robotic paint equipment
• Skilled Trades experience with a strong understanding of industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail)
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, preferably within the automotive industry
• Knowledge of paint shop processes, including E-coat, primer, basecoat, clearcoat, and paint quality systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Schedule & Work Location

• This role is categorized as onsite, requiring full-time presence at a specific location
• Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and overtime as required
• Travel required: <25%
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future (including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)