IPC Paint Engineer - In-Process Control

Subaru•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The In-Process Control (IPC) Paint Engineer collects production data and applies scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes. A process engineer is responsible for identifying production problems and likewise identifying methods for resolution. They recommend and implement changes to equipment, work methods and other aspects of production to improve the utilization of all relevant resources.

Requirements

Associates degree in a technical field (i.e., Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical) plus 1 – 3 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (i.e., Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical) and 3 or more years of relevant experience
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally a paint/coatings application and/or a quality-related role
Paint application/mix room experience
Previous chemistry/lab experience - optical microscopy, FTIR, and physical property testing will be most important.
Experience with Catia, Solidworks, or other similar 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

Interpret color, appearance quality, and film build data and correlate to complete vehicle concerns.
Monitor sealer/PVC/damp coat, blackout/wax, foam, and pretreat/ED process outputs to ensure all drawing/standard requirements are met.
Request and verify process countermeasures when needed.
Actively pursue new ways of analyzing and communicating data to improve quality.
Develop and maintain list of critical product and process indicators.
Conduct process audits to ensure that process indicators are being properly tracked and maintained when requested.
Lead improvement plans to validate production processes to achieve department & plant targets for both new model and current production.
Create and maintain project schedules and quality punch lists.
Support and/or lead Paint Shop in root cause analysis of any paint quality concerns.
Actively participate in cross-functional teams to recommend and countermeasure plant-wide issues.
Create professional documents to record and track measurement results.
Lead and/or support continuous improvement activities to improve paint functionality, film build, appearance, and color match/color harmony.
Support hourly associates and ensure that best practices are being used for measurement/auditing activities.
Aid and support Paint Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or New Model Pilot Team in process validations as needed.
Evaluate all Paint Shop processes and implement drawing changes or Inspection Standard updates to improve application or understanding.
Maintain inventory of parts for relevant equipment.
All other duties as assigned.