Engineer - Paint Shop

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.

at Oragadam is seeking an experienced Engineer Paint Shop to oversee day-to-day operations in the MB/OIV-D department, delivering flawless top-coat finishes and guiding lean improvement projects while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. You will plan production, supervise top-coat and final line-repair processes, manage paint inventory, support new model launches, lead root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement with a safety-first

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive OEM paint shop production or quality.
• Hands-on experience with top-coat painting and final line-repair processes.
• Strong knowledge of coating systems, paint equipment, and related SOPs.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and paint manuals.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor paint shop production to achieve daily output and quality targets.
• Supervise top-coat application and final line-repair operations ensuring defect-free finishes.
• Manage inventory of paints, chemicals, and consumables to prevent shortages.
• Support new model launches and special paint projects with technical expertise.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for paint defects, bottlenecks, and line-repair issues.

Skills

Paint shop operations

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Quality standards

Inventory management

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Production monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Engineer Paint Shop to oversee day-to-day activities of the paint shop within the MB/OIV-D department at our Oragadam plant. The role is responsible for delivering flawless top-coat finishes, managing final line-repair processes, optimizing production flow, and driving Lean-based improvement projects while complying with safety, environmental, and Daimler quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Plan, schedule, and monitor paint shop production to achieve daily output and quality targets
• Supervise top-coat application and final line-repair operations ensuring defect-free finishes
• Manage inventory of paints, chemicals, and consumables to prevent shortages
• Support new model launches and special paint projects with technical expertise

Quality & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for paint defects, bottlenecks, and line-repair issues
• Conduct regular audits of equipment, processes, and environmental controls
• Maintain accurate production records, KPIs, and reports for management review

Continuous Improvement & Lean

• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks in paint shop operations

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams for seamless material and equipment availability

Team Leadership & Safety

• Mentor shop floor personnel fostering a safety-first culture and skill development
• Ensure compliance with HSE, safety, and environmental regulations in manufacturing

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Experience in automotive OEM paint shop production or quality
• Hands-on experience with top-coat painting and final line-repair processes
• Strong knowledge of coating systems, paint equipment, and related SOPs
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and paint manuals
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP / production monitoring tools
• Understanding of HSE, safety, and environmental regulations in manufacturing