BG ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT PAINT PROFESSIONAL - PAINT

OPmobility SE; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility f/k/a Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC in Anderson, SC is seeking a Paint Process Engineer to lead paint process development, validation and optimization on-site.

The role requires a bachelor degree in mechatronics or related field and at least 3 years of automotive paint experience, including robotic application and jig design expertise.

You will collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure Class A finishes while maintaining quality, with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Eng, Materials Science, Chemical Eng or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Paint Process Engineer, Robot Programmer, or related role.
• Experience in robotic liquid paint application for Class A finishes.
• Design of Jigs to achieve ergonomic, cost efficient and stiff jigs.
• Knowledge of paint product validation and process parameters.

Responsibilities

• Respect safety rules and follows project protocols.
• Takes part in planning and drives paint process development and validation.
• Coordinates with paint raw material suppliers for validation and samples.
• Assists CAD-to-on-site jig validation and prototype phase activities.
• Supports productivity projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Robotic programming

Paint process engineering

Quality control

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Chemical/Materials or related field

Job description

EXTERNAL WEBSITE POSTING

Employer: OPmobility f/k/a Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC

Job Title: Paint Process Engineer

Job Type: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: 5100 Old Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625

Job Duties: Respects and follows safety rules (Plants, business trip, Personal protective Equipment). Takes part to “Quad” meeting and push application of Design to paint methodology. Uses and Follows paint development guide (opticolor & paint ‘in). Answers to project requests and define at the beginning of the project Paint Zoning commitment. Manages technical relationships with paint raw material suppliers (paint product validation through. Paint ‘In, samples for first runs….). Takes part to purchasing development chart drafting. Assists the MPM for paint validation. Follows up jigs development from CAD design to final acceptance on site (including prototype phase) Validates paint range / process / customer specifications (mechanical & aspect). Proposes and coordinates specific means realization (jigs, masking). Proposes coordinate path programming development. Plans, organizes and assists to initial samples realization. Takes part to run@rate (process validation) and report performance level and/or necessaries improvements. Coordinates the global quality of painted product. Fills the “plant process information” data. Proposes to the plant continuous improvement plan. Capitalize & compare / initial quotation. Manages / takes part to productivity projects (on plant request). Validates proposed solutions (specification & process hardiness) Capitalize validated actions. This position is 100% on-site from the Anderson, SC office, and requires 5% domestic and 2% international travel.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field of study and minimum 3 years of experience as a Paint Process Engineer, Robot Programmer, or related role where required experience gained.

Also requires experience in the following:

• Process knowledge Robotic application of liquid paint to achieve Class A finish in the Automotive Industry.
• Change of color and surface structure of metallic colors by changing process parameters.
• Design of Jigs to achieve ergonomic, cost efficient and stiff jigs.
• Placement of parts in the application window to achieve quality and part density requirements.