Paint Process Engineer

Develop, document, and maintain paint process standards (parameters, recipes, and work instructions) for existing and new products.

Define and optimize: gun settings, atomizing air, film build targets, flash/bake times, oven profiles, line speeds, and booth balance.

Build and maintain control plans, standardized work, and process check sheets for paint operations.

Use data (SPC, Pareto, capability studies) to identify variation and tighten up the process.

Lead structured problem-solving for paint defects (runs, sags, orange peel, dry spray, fisheyes, adhesion issues, color shifts, etc.).

Perform root cause analysis using tools like 5-Why, Fishbone, PDCA, and implement permanent corrective actions.

Partner with Quality to monitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield, and drive projects to reduce defects.

Lead process development for new colors, coatings, or products—from lab trials to full production.

Plan and run process trials and DOE to evaluate new materials, equipment, and parameter changes.

Support PPAPs and customer approvals by preparing data, documentation, and sample runs as needed.

Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to ensure the paint process is understood, stable, and repeatable.