Automotive Paint Materials Engineer Finish Optimization

Hired; Lincoln (AL); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid overtime and annual bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America in Lincoln, AL seeks an Automotive Paint Materials Engineer to lead paint material testing, evaluate formulated coatings, and optimize electrodeposition and clearcoat processes for world-class finish quality.

You will verify new formulations through lab testing and line trials, investigate defects, and implement countermeasures while ensuring compliance with Honda standards and SQCDME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering (or 6 years equivalent).
• Demonstrated color acuity; must pass Munsell color acuity test.
• Background in industrial coatings, paint chemistry, or automotive finishing processes.
• Ability to interpret chemical specifications, MSDS, and technical testing standards.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset and hands-on laboratory testing capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Operate advanced paint testing instrumentation to evaluate viscosity, adhesion, film build, and cure.
• Assess existing paint materials and shop process constraints to prepare for new formulated chemical products.
• Verify new automotive paint formulations through lab testing, visual inspection, and line trials.
• Conduct root cause investigations on paint defects (orange peel, craters, runs) and implement countermeasures.
• Establish and maintain process controls ensuring paint compliance with Honda global standards and SQCDME.

Connaissances

Color vision

Lab testing

Coatings & paint chemistry

Process improvement

Interpret technical specs

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Paint testing instrumentation

Description du poste

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America in Lincoln, AL seeks an Automotive Paint Materials Engineer to lead paint material testing, evaluate formulated coatings, and optimize electrodeposition and clearcoat processes for world-class finish quality.

You will verify new formulations through lab testing and line trials, investigate defects, and implement countermeasures while ensuring compliance with Honda standards and SQCDME.