SITE PAINT ENGINEER

OP Mobility•Wade Hampton, SC

About The Position

The Site Paint Engineer contributes to the development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of automotive paint-line processes and paint jigs. The role works with EPM, MPM, and the extended team on process and jig design, supports technical decisions that improve paint processes, and leads capital expenditure improvement projects related to paint lines. Responsibilities also include validating process and jig studies, supplier and plant trials, documentation for new parts, and capability validation for new program launches. The position supports lessons-learned and productivity activities in the paint department and helps ensure the effective implementation and operation of the Integrated Management System (IMS). The role is authorized and responsible for stopping any process that endangers personnel health or safety, significantly affects the environment, or threatens product quality. It requires adherence to HSE and ergonomics standards and strong coordination with relevant teams and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience.
Experience in automotive paint processes.
Experience in paint application development.
2–3 years of experience in robotic paint lines at automotive plants or another automotive Tier 1 supplier.
Good command of English.
Good understanding of HSE and ergonomics.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

Follow HSE and ergonomics standards and rules.
Participate in the conception of paint-line processes and paint jigs with EPM, MPM, and the associated extended team.
Lead capital expenditure improvement projects related to paint lines.
Support MPM/IPM in technical choices to improve the process.
Participate in the design and realization of paint-line processes and paint jigs.
Validate process and paint-jig studies according to FMEA and the control plan, ergonomics studies, and the choice of possible solutions.
Create and design paint jigs to hold car parts securely during painting.
Update or adapt prior feasibility studies and technical choices when perimeter changes require it.
Validate paint jigs at supplier workshops, fine-tune them in the plant, and ensure a smooth transfer to the plant team.
Validate necessary documentation for new parts added to the paint process.
Continuously improve paint-jig design and functionality to enhance efficiency and reduce paint defects.
Participate in capability validation for paint development for all new program launches.
Participate in lessons-learned activities and productivity projects led by the paint department.
Stop processes that endanger personnel health or safety, significantly affect the environment, or affect customer-impacting product quality, and ensure relevant IMS procedures are followed.
Ensure implementation, maintenance, and effective operation of the IMS, and ensure its requirements are communicated, followed, and maintained within the department.