Paint Process Engineer/Specialist

Magna International•Troy, MI

20h

About The Position

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. Magna invests in its employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of their global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world. This position involves supporting process and maintenance activities, operating paint process and application equipment, identifying and documenting difficulties, and initiating solutions to prevent nonconformities. The role also includes developing and documenting parameter settings, tracking process capability, developing operating parameters for new products, coordinating with paint line personnel, communicating with paint and equipment suppliers, and participating in continuous improvement teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
Five years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.
Must be computer literate on the Windows platform.
Must pass Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Point Hue Test Annually.
Previous automotive finishing and robotic experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial control, computer technology and programming is an asset.

Responsibilities

Support process and maintenance activities consistent with departmental expectations and goals.
Operate paint process and application equipment in accordance with established control plans to satisfy the customer quality standards and delivery schedule.
Identify, communicate and document any difficulties relating to the product, process and/or quality system.
Initiate, recommend or provide solutions utilizing error proofing techniques to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to the product, process and/or quality system through designated channels.
Verify implementation and effectiveness of recommended solutions.
Develop, implement, verify and document parameter settings for all paint process and application equipment to maintain the specified quality standards detailed in the control plans for all products.
Track, record and prepare management reports detailing process capability and trend analyses of key parameters as directed by the Paint Process Manager.
Develop operating parameters for the introduction of new products and the continuous improvement of existing programs to optimize transfer efficiency within the guidelines of the control plans and customer quality standards.
Development consists of initial setup of pathwork, application parameters, carrier density part orientation, and any other parameters which affect the processing of the product.
Work with robotics Engineer to establish the process engineer.
Communicate with robot technician group on process / mechanical related issues.
Coordinate with the appropriate paint line personnel in the completion of process related projects and improvements as directed by the Operational Improvement Director.
Communicate and cooperate with paint suppliers on usage optimization, formulation compatibility, paint performance and quality issues.
Work with equipment suppliers to accurately collect application and performance data on new technology tested in the painting process.
Actively participate in continuous improvement teams as assigned by the Paint Process Manager.
Assist in the development and maintenance of FMEA’s, control plans and TS-16949 documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies.
Support and resources needed to succeed.
Exciting, varied responsibilities.
Wide range of development prospects.
Career path should be as unique as you are.
Magna invests in our employees.
Diverse workforce is critical to our success.
Equal opportunity employer.
Hiring on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
Developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world.