Senior Painting Process Quality Engineer

Trane Italia; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Monterrey seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer specializing in powder and liquid painting processes. You will develop robust processes, mentor operations teams, and drive improvements across paints lines at the Apodaca facility.

The role requires a BSc and 10+ years in painting manufacturing, with strong project leadership and excellent English communication. On-site work for a 5-day week is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronic or equivalent.
• 10+ years in powder painting and liquid painting processes (Manufacturing/Quality).
• Strong project management and team leadership capabilities.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop painting processes (powder and liquid) with process control and capability targets.
• Define process parameters, specs, approval protocols for NPDs and capital equipment.
• Apply advanced problem solving (Six Sigma, DOE, A3, 5-Why) to identify root causes.
• Improve painting operations through analysis of finishing requirements and specs.
• Design/select equipment and processes; define inspection protocols and develop monitoring and support requirements.
• Improve painting operations for Scroll and Screw processes; implement process improvements.
• Handle project administration: purchase orders and follow-up (CAPEX, equipment, fixtures, tools).
• Measure and improve indicators in SQDIP (Scrap, FPY, DPU, Downtime).
• Develop/update Control Plans, PFMEAs, JSAs and ergonomic studies; support EHS metrics.
• Collaborate in Opex initiatives (VSAs, RIEs, Gembas).
• Apply SMED to color changes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

DMAIC

Six Sigma

DOE

A3 problem solving

5-Why

Project Management

Team management

Advanced English

English proficiency

Mentor/Coach

Analytical skills

Education

BSc in Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronic

MSc in Materials/Mechanical Engineering/Quality

Tools

AutoCAD

MINITAB

Job description

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Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

What’s in it for you:

Develop robust and reliable manufacturing processes related to powder and liquid painting processes to support regular operations, NPD programs, and productivity initiatives in Monterrey facility. The painting PQE should constantly meet Product/Project Costs, Quality, and implementation schedule established by the project while being a mentor for the operations team in all painting operations at the Compressors Plant (Screw & Scroll).

Where is the work: This position will be located in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon.

What you will do:

Apply highly technical skills in developing painting processes (powder coating and liquid) achieving Process Control and Capability requirements, while meeting safety requirements.

Define process parameters and specifications, approval protocols, runoff, and installation requirements for NPDs and capital equipment related to the painting processes.

Perform advanced problem solving using 6-Sigma, DOE, A3, 9 step problem solving, and 5-why tools to systematically determine root cause.

Develop, maintain, and improve painting operations through deep analysis of critical finishing requirements and specifications.

Design/select best in class equipment and processes, define inspection protocols and develop process monitoring and support engineering, customer and design requirements.

Analyze, develop and implement process improvements in painting operations for Scroll and Screw processes.

Perform administrative tasks as part of project implementation: purchase orders and follow up (Capital, equipment, fixtures, and tools).

Measure, analyze and improve indicators in SQDIP (SCRAP, FPY, DPU’s, Downtime and Efficiency of painting lines equipment).

Develop and update Control Plans, PFMEAs, JSAs and ergonomic studies related to machining and assembly processes. Follow up to the EHS scorecard metrics.

Collaborate in Opex initiatives as VSAs, RIEs, and Gembas.

Assure the setup process and apply SMED on color changes

What you will bring:

Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronic BSc degree, preferrable MSc Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality or similar. Manufacturing/Process/Quality Engineer with at least 10 years on powder painting and liquid paint processes.

Project Management, Team management, strong communication skills.

Very competent/mentor on Lean Manufacturing, Material flow, DMAIC, MiniTab, TPM, Autocad & NPDs.

Advanced knowledge of English

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.