IPC Paint Engineer – In-Process Control

Jobtailor; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Paint Quality Engineer for its U.S. production facility. You will interpret color, film build data, and appearance quality to resolve vehicle concerns and ensure process standards are met.

The role involves leading continuous improvement, conducting process audits, and collaborating across teams to drive plant-wide quality improvements in paint applications and coatings.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical field plus 1–3 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing/paints
• Experience in a paint/coatings application and/or a quality-related role is preferred

Responsibilities

• Interpret color, appearance quality, and film build data to address vehicle concerns
• Monitor sealer/PVC/damp coat processes and ensure drawings/standards are met
• Lead continuous improvement plans to validate production processes
• Conduct process audits to ensure indicators are tracked
• Lead root-cause analysis for paint quality concerns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve plant-wide issues

Skills

Paint application experience

Process auditing

Data analysis

Continuous improvement leadership

3D CAD software proficiency

Education

Associates degree in technical field

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Catia

Solidworks

Job description

• Interpret color, appearance quality, and film build data and correlate to complete vehicle concerns.
• Monitor sealer/PVC/damp coat, blackout/wax, foam, and pretreat/ED process outputs to ensure all drawing/standard requirements are met.
• Request and verify process countermeasures when needed.
• Actively pursue new ways of analyzing and communicating data to improve quality.
• Develop and maintain list of critical product and process indicators.
• Conduct process audits to ensure that process indicators are being properly tracked and maintained when requested.
• Lead improvement plans to validate production processes to achieve department & plant targets for both new model and current production.
• Create and maintain project schedules and quality punch lists.
• Support and/or lead Paint Shop in root cause analysis of any paint quality concerns.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to recommend and countermeasure plant-wide issues.
• Create professional documents to record and track measurement results.
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement activities to improve paint functionality, film build, appearance, and color match/color harmony.
• Support hourly associates and ensure that best practices are being used for measurement/auditing activities.
• Aid and support Paint Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or New Model Pilot Team in process validations as needed.
• Evaluate all Paint Shop processes and implement drawing changes or Inspection Standard updates to improve application or understanding.
• Maintain inventory of parts for relevant equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a technical field (i.e., Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical) plus 1 – 3 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (i.e., Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical) and 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally a paint/coatings application and/or a quality-related role
• Paint application/mix room experience
• Previous chemistry/lab experience - optical microscopy, FTIR, and physical property testing will be most important.
• Experience with Catia, Solidworks, or other similar 3D CAD software.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in paint application processes, quality assurance, and data analysis to enhance production efficiency and product quality. Proficient in leading continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality concerns.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Paint Application Experience
• Process Auditing
• Data Analysis
• Continuous Improvement Leadership
• 3D CAD Software Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Optical Microscopy
• FTIR Testing
• Physical Property Testing
• Process Validation
• Quality Measurement
• Film Build Analysis
• Color Match Evaluation
• Sealer/PVC Process Monitoring
• Critical Product Indicators Development
• Manufacturing Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment
• Paint/Coatings Application
• Quality Assurance
• Process Engineering
• New Model Pilot Team

Tools & Technologies

• Catia
• Solidworks