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E-Coat Paint Engineer
Posted: 06/23/2025
2025-06-23
2025-08-16
Job Type:
Permanent/Direct Hire
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 26307
Pay Rate: -
Job Description
Our client is seeking a hands-on, technically proficient Ecoat Paint Line Project & Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation, operation, and maintenance of a new Ecoat paint line within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a major equipment installation, with the chance to directly shape ongoing production and maintenance processes. From overseeing the installation phase to ensuring long-term operational excellence, you'll play a key leadership role in ensuring paint process performance meets rigorous automotive industry standards.
Ideal candidates will bring a solid foundation in paint technology, experience managing complex technical projects, and a passion for continuous improvement in high-performance manufacturing settings. This is a role where engineering insight meets practical floor execution.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the installation and commissioning of a new Ecoat paint line, from initial planning to operational readiness.
- Operate and maintain production equipment associated with the Ecoat paint line post-installation.
- Direct and monitor project execution including cost tracking, schedule adherence, and milestone management.
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance (PM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) plans.
- Generate technical documentation and performance descriptions for newly installed equipment.
- Analyze process data to identify issues and implement effective solutions using continuous improvement methodologies.
- Support day-to-day production activities, troubleshooting technical problems on the floor.
- Revise and document manufacturing processes to meet objectives for cost, quality, labor, safety, and scrap reduction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tooling, prototypes, and production strategies based on customer requirements.
- Promote and enforce safety protocols, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions.
- Support and execute any additional assignments from direct leadership.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Ecoat/Paint Technology processes.
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams or direct reports (5+ years).
- Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, iAuditor) - intermediate to advanced proficiency.
Preferences:
- Deep knowledge of cataphoretic paint processes and surface chemistry.
- Experience driving and managing chemical production systems.
- Familiarity with automotive corrosion protection standards and quality requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead both large-scale installations and ongoing production improvements.
- Root cause analysis and Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience a plus.
Titles Encouraged to Apply:
- Paint Process Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager
- Automotive Paint Operations Lead
- Chemical Process Manager
- Maintenance & Reliability Manager
- Engineering Project Manager
- Plant Engineering Supervisor
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