Coatings Engineer

• Work cross-functionally with all business segments including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Product, and Sales teams to implement process improvements and support new product launches.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive waste reduction and process efficiency in finishing operations.
• Provide technical training and guidance to production operators on coating application best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Continuing education or coursework in surface finishing, coatings science, or lean manufacturing is highly valued.

• 3–7 years of professional experience in coatings engineering, surface finishing, or a closely related manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with liquid paint systems (solvent-borne, waterborne), UV coatings, and/or vacuum coating processes.
• Working knowledge of spray application equipment, cure ovens, surface preparation methods , and film thickness measurement.
• Familiarity with coating adhesion testing, gloss, and color matching (spectrophotometry).
• Experience managing or contributing to capital equipment projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical findings clearly and present to cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data-driven approaches to resolve process issues are a plus.

This position requires frequent presence on the manufacturing floor in a finishing/painting environment.

Candidates must be comfortable working around coating materials, solvents, and associated personal protective equipment (PPE).

Some lifting may be required.

Occasional travel may be needed.