Responsiblities

• Responsible for leading equipment / process changes from initial concept to mass production.
• Create and manage safety, schedule, budget, and quality confirmation plan for multiple projects.
• Specify, order, install new paint systems equipment
• Prepare detailed machine specifications.
• Manage equipment build by outside suppliers.
• Supervise and support equipment installation.
• Create paint jig specifications/drawings for new component parts
• Analyze and troubleshoot paint processes/parameters for continuous improvement activities.
• Perform time studies to balance manufacturing processes
• Lead / Participate in team-based projects for New Model Launches.
• Lead meetings with outside groups (Plant Production, Maintenance, Design, Vendors, Technicians, Quality, etc.) to develop direction and countermeasures to achieve quality requirements.
• Travel to vendors to lead design reviews, trials and equipment buy-off for responsible equipment.
• Validate and characterize processes for production implementation
• Create detailed Manufacturing Instructions to document new processes
• Complete engineering documentation to support paint processes (PFMEA, Control Plans, Daily Checksheets, etc.)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Fanuc robots and PLC interfaces
• ROBOGUIDE PaintPRO software practical knowledge
• Solidworks or other 3D CAD knowledge
• Experience with paint systems fluids
• Experience with paint electrical hardware
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Prioritizing, planning and scheduling skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• BS in Engineering