Location:

Lansing, Michigan Employment Type:

Full-Time #INDE Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on Paint Process Engineer to support and improve painting operations within an automotive manufacturing environment. This individual will play a key role in maintaining consistent coating quality, resolving production challenges, and improving the efficiency and reliability of paint application processes. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in manufacturing, industrial coatings, or paint application and enjoys working directly with production teams to solve problems, reduce waste, and implement process improvements. Key Responsibilities Monitor and improve paint application processes to ensure consistent quality and compliance with customer specifications. Investigate coating defects, production interruptions, and equipment-related issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Evaluate and adjust process variables, including paint viscosity, spray settings, coating thickness, drying times, and oven temperatures. Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve daily manufacturing challenges and maintain efficient operations. Identify opportunities to improve production throughput, minimize downtime, and reduce material usage, scrap, and rework. Assist with the introduction of new products, manufacturing processes, and coating applications. Conduct process trials and validate changes to ensure products meet quality and performance requirements. Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work instructions, and operating procedures. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction, and process consistency. Support automotive quality planning activities, including process risk assessments, control plans, and production approval requirements. Collaborate with paint and equipment suppliers to address technical concerns and evaluate potential process improvements. Promote safe work practices and ensure painting operations follow applicable environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel regarding proper process controls and paint defect prevention. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Experience in manufacturing engineering, paint application, industrial coatings, surface finishing, or a related production environment preferred. Understanding of paint application methods, coating defects, surface preparation, and curing processes. Experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective action, and process improvement. Familiarity with automotive manufacturing quality standards and methodologies, such as APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and IATF 16949, is a plus. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with production employees, technical teams, and outside suppliers. Proficiency with process documentation, data analysis, and Microsoft Office applications. What Success Looks Like Improved paint quality and reduced coating defects. Lower scrap rates, rework costs, and paint material consumption. More consistent and reliable production processes. Increased equipment uptime and manufacturing efficiency. Successful implementation of process improvements and new product launches. Continued compliance with customer quality expectations and applicable manufacturing standards. About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm founded in 1984. ITS specializes in Engineering, Technical, Administrative, Skilled Labor, Professional, and many more positions. ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker. Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for several decades

Pay:

Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lansing, MI 48917 (Required)

Work Location:

In person