Analyst, Process Engineer - Paint Shop

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

13h • $80,000 - $97,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it for a new generation. We are a company built on respect for the past, present, and future, focusing on innovation, community, and the balance of work and play. We are seeking talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial individuals to join our team and help shape the future of transportation. This role is crucial in revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by designing, implementing, and enhancing paint shop processes. The Process Engineer will address equipment and process challenges, ensure quality through detailed documentation and standards, optimize workflow, and coordinate with various departments. This position will also lead specific projects to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/mechanical engineering or related field. An equivalent amount relevant work experience may considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in industrial automotive painting processes.
• Proficiency with paint systems, paint robotics and application equipment.
• Knowledge of paint quality tools.
• Understanding industrial conveyors, paint booths, and visual paint inspection methods.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
• Experience with AutoCAD or CATIA.
• Expertise in lean principles and their application to process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to lead teams and interact across all organizational levels.
• Ability to analyze technical documents and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance paint shop processes, addressing equipment and process challenges.
• Ensure overall quality by developing detailed process documentation and standards.
• Optimize workflow within the paint shop and coordinate with various departments to address factors affecting paint shop operations.
• Lead specific projects or functional areas as needed to support business objectives.
• Provide technical support for the automotive industrial paint process, including troubleshooting manufacturing and equipment issues to enhance key business metrics.
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to scope, order, and implement new processes and equipment.
• Support the development of processing standards for new product launches.
• Act as a technical resource for the paint department, offering guidance to technicians and work teams.
• Lead cross-functional paint, process improvement projects with operations, maintenance, and controls teams.
• Serve as a liaison between the paint department and other process partners such as product design, assembly, maintenance, safety, and quality.
• Create work instructions and workflow designs to improve manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate in the development, assembly, or procurement of new tooling and modifications to existing fixtures to ensure efficient production methods.
• Conduct hands-on training for manufacturing employees on products, processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Lead company safety programs including inspections, training, and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level