Paint Defect Analyst
Team Industrial Services•Orion, MI
•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Paint Defect Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving paint quality performance within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on data-driven problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects per unit (DPU) and support customer quality expectations.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, paint quality, quality inspection, or a related manufacturing environment
- Experience identifying and analyzing paint defects and conducting root cause investigations
- Knowledge of quality tools such as Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, trend analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving techniques
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and workplace safety practices
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred
- Knowledge of automotive paint quality standards is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections of painted surfaces and components to identify, analyze, and categorize paint defects by layer and defect type
- Perform quality audits and communicate significant defect trends, quality concerns, and corrective actions to customer stakeholders
- Lead weekly defect review meetings and support root cause investigations for recurring paint defects
- Utilize Fishbone diagrams, Pareto charts, trend analysis, and other quality tools to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
- Track, document, and report paint quality data, defect trends, and performance against established quality targets
- Develop and maintain the Known Defect Library to support consistent defect identification and troubleshooting
- Lead continuous improvement and defect reduction initiatives, including DPU reduction and cost-saving projects utilizing Kaizen principles
- Collaborate with production teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve paint quality issues and implement best practices
- Utilize microscopes and other inspection equipment to determine defect origin and support quality investigations
- Ensure compliance with all quality, safety, and customer requirements
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- On-site parking
- On-the-job training and development
- Opportunity for career growth
- Casual dress code
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
