No About the Role We are seeking an experienced Coatings Engineer with knowledge of vacuum metallizing and robotic spray painting. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering, 2+ years of on-the-job training and experience in engineering or a related field, and be fluent in English. Key Qualifications Attention to detail Strong organizational skills Critical-thinking ability Problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Responsibilities Coordinate new-model development by determining specifications needed for production in order to meet customer requirements for new models. Implement process improvement projects to increase production profitability. Participate in process improvement efforts by troubleshooting and developing countermeasures to improve production. Participate in new-model development, including drawing review, start-up, tooling design, process development, robot programming, and process confirmation to create a competitive advantage. Participate in capital investment planning involving testing, new equipment purchases, and installation. Support production customers in a JIT manufacturing environment. Assist with cost reduction by monitoring raw material usage and reject reduction rates to improve cost-effectiveness. Provide technical support to production, process, and maintenance groups to reduce downtime and increase productivity. Support manufacturing by addressing problem-solving issues and developing improvement ideas to achieve maximum production efficiency. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings with company match Tuition reimbursement Additional benefits Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 2+ years of engineering experience; automotive background preferred Fluent in English Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems Familiarity with robots and PLCs is a plus Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or CATIA Demonstrated written and oral communication skills Demonstrated analytical ability Proven multitasking skills Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are preferred but not required to get started: Knowledge of PLC programming for troubleshooting purposes Demonstrated knowledge of vacuum metallizing and robotic spray painting Working Conditions General office environment: approximately 3 hours per day Manufacturing environment: approximately 5 hours per day Occasional overnight travel may be required to perform essential functions at remote locations or receive training. Overtime may be required, including unplanned and unscheduled overtime, to meet customer deadlines and requirements. Hazards Chemicals Moving equipment Heat Electrical hazards Moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required in specific areas #colmw