Process Engineer

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Job Purpose 

The Paint Shop Process Engineer is primarily responsible for leading and maintaining all paint processes.  This position will report directly to Quality Manager. The Process Engineer will drive a culture and processes that promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery and morale. This position will work with senior management in the plant to maximize overall quality and efficiency through involvement of the workforce. This role will support, multi-shift operation, managing the Paint processes.  The Process Engineer manage and lead the interface and collaboration of key stakeholders in the operations center such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production, Materials Logistics. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical functional depth and credibility but must also possess the requisite traits and business acumen to interface with the Paint Shop teams develop, communicate, lead, and motivate their paint shop operations team. In addition, Process Engineer will lead change management initiatives in the center.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all processes in the Paint Shop, including chemical management, maintenance of laboratory equipment and regulatory systems.
• Monitor and maintain paint circulation system in the Paint shop, including chemistry/chemical management.
• Monitor and maintain Paint systems, including all application and test methods.
• Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale and drive successful implementation of processes and standards.
• Oversee and coordinate production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods that are applied and activities that take place in the Paint Circulation System and Mix Room.
• Troubleshoot issues to find the root cause and place effective countermeasures in place to prevent reoccurrence.
• Establishes, coordinates and directs process improvement initiatives to meet plant saving targets
• Create standard work for all operations.
• Assist with the integration of new product launches and processes.
• Work with vendors to drive down costs while maintaining high levels of quality.
• Coordinate project plans with maintenance and engineering organizations.
• Utilizes operational data to make informed decisions daily.
• Capable of recognizing opportunities for improvement and cost savings
• Lead the elimination of waste in all aspects of the business.
• Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment.

Required Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar experience.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required.
• Maintain strict adherence to all paint processes and specifications and audit processes.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
• Ability to effectively lead a diverse workforce, teach, coach and mentor employees to go above and beyond required operational and business objectives.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Automotive, Paint, Production, Processes.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement systems.
• Knowledge of other process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch.
• Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects while maintaining simplistic communications to others.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience  

• Advanced degree in a technical field, preferably Chemical Engineering.
• Previous experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, Six Sigma methodology.
• Maintenance or any technical related experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

Travel Requirements

• Initial travel will be required while setting up the Paint Shop. 

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting to 25 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.