Custom Spray Process Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO in Norwood, MA seeks a Custom Spray Process Engineer to own custom coating and spray manufacturing processes from prototype to production. You will identify bottlenecks, drive automation, develop maintenance programs, and document best practices for one-of-a-kind processes.

The role requires a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing immediate production needs with long-term improvements in quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Continuous improvement initiatives and process changes.
• Hands-on troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor.
• Experience in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA/GMP, AS9100).
• Equipment validation activities IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Data analysis to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Cross-functional project leadership across manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication to create work instructions and train operators.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.

Skills

Process engineering

Continuous improvement

Troubleshooting

Quality systems

IQ/OQ/PQ

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

MRP/ERP

Technical documentation

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Custom Spray Process Engineer serves as the technical owner of custom coating and spray manufacturing processes, supporting both prototype development and production operations. This individual is responsible for identifying process bottlenecks, prioritizing improvements, and implementing solutions that increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, the Process Engineer will lead continuous improvement initiatives, evaluate new technologies, drive automation efforts, and support the transition of new products from prototype to production. Because the organization operates in a highly customized manufacturing environment, this role requires a hands‑on engineer who is comfortable troubleshooting equipment, developing maintenance programs, creating manufacturing documentation, and establishing best practices for one‑of‑a‑kind processes and equipment.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, embraces change, and can balance immediate production needs with long‑term process and automation improvements.

The salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 annually depending on education, experience and skillset.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (10+ years welcomed)
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing process changes that improve manufacturing performance
• Hands-on engineering experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and processes; comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor
• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments with exposure to ISO 13485, FDA/GMP requirements, AS9100, aerospace, or similar quality systems
• Experience participating in equipment validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite, JD Edwards, or similar)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to create work instructions, train operators, and drive adoption of new processes
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Medical device manufacturing experience
• ISO 1385 at least 1 year of experience

• Aerospace, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience
• Spray knowledge
• Experience with automation, robotics, and process monitoring systems
• Experience with SCADA platforms (Ignition preferred)
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical analysis tools
• Coating, spray process, surface treatment, or finishing process experience
• Experience with optical measurement equipment, metrology systems, or profilometers
• Capital equipment implementation and project management experience