Industrial Coatings Process Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

Torrey Holistics; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with exceptional match

Health and welfare plans

11 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Year-round company events

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. is seeking an Industrial Coatings Process Engineer to provide daily technical and process support across Operations, stabilizing quality and improving throughput while collaborating with vendors on equipment upgrades.

The role leads troubleshooting of process control systems, validates methods, optimizes layouts and lines, and coordinates with engineers, contractors, and suppliers to deliver efficiency initiatives and capital projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering or similar experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical/process support across Operations to stabilize quality and improve throughput.
• Lead troubleshooting of equipment and process control systems to enhance batch quality, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
• Test new and existing production procedures to validate methods and standardize work.
• Organize resources and manage workflows; resolve production delays promptly.
• Optimize layouts, lines, machine operations, and overall network performance to unlock capacity.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and suppliers on upgrades and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations in all procedures.
• Plan and execute efficiency initiatives and capital projects from scope to commissioning.
• Coordinate with in-house maintenance and external contractors to complete repairs and improvements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective written and verbal comunicA?

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to optimize how cars get their color?Do you enjoy troubleshooting complex processes, driving reliability, and seeing measurable results? Are you comfortable switching from analyzing workflow data to collaborating with vendors on new equipment? If so, this Industrial Coatings Process Engineer role could be your next step.Why you’ll love it hereCompensation that recognizes performance: monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases, and an annual bonus incentive plan.Time and security: 11 paid holidays, paid time off, and comprehensive health and welfare plans.Future-focused: a 401(k) with an exceptional company match.Growth and community: employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement, and year-round company events—be part of the NPAA family.Position Salary: $67,912.00 to $107,244.80Your impactProvide daily technical/process support across Operations to stabilize quality and improve throughput.Lead troubleshooting of equipment and process control systems to enhance batch quality, cut costs, increase reliability, and support quality improvement programs.Test new and existing production procedures to validate methods and standardize work.Organize resources and manage workflows; resolve production delays promptly.Optimize layouts, lines, machine operations, and overall network performance to unlock capacity.Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and suppliers on upgrades and continuous improvement.Ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations in all procedures.Modernize systems with technology upgrades and automation where practical.Plan and execute multiple efficiency initiatives and see them through to quantified benefits.Grow into and deliver small-scale capital projects from scope to commissioning.Work with vendors on product specifications, purchasing, and product evaluations against quality standards.Coordinate with in-house maintenance and external contractors to complete repairs and improvements.Analyze space and workflow needs; design efficient equipment and workspace layouts.What it takes to succeedB.S. in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field (required).3+ years of manufacturing engineering or similar experience (preferred).Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple projects (required).Comfort with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) (preferred).Effective written and verbal communication (preferred).Equal Employment OpportunityNippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Take the next stepIf you want to see the immediate impact of your engineering decisions on the finish of tomorrow’s vehicles—and grow your skills along the way—join our great team at NPAA.