Impactful Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas is seeking a Mechanical Engineering professional to act as the technical heartbeat of our Cleveland facility. You will troubleshoot equipment, stabilize processes, and lead SPC-driven quality improvements on the floor while coordinating efficiency projects and capital initiatives with engineering and maintenance teams.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, have project-management experience, and excel at cross-functional

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree required.
• Experience with capital project support and cross-functional process improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to stabilize operations and improve throughput and quality.
• Apply SPC methods to reduce variability and improve batch outcomes.
• Coordinate multiple efficiency initiatives from concept to realized benefits.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering orMechanical Engineering Technology ABET-accredited

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Fusion 360

PLC/Ladder Logic

Blueprints reading

P&IDs

Excel

Word

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas is seeking a Mechanical Engineering professional to act as the technical heartbeat of our Cleveland facility. You will troubleshoot equipment, stabilize processes, and lead SPC-driven quality improvements on the floor while coordinating efficiency projects and capital initiatives with engineering and maintenance teams.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, have project-management experience, and excel at cross-functional