Lead Paint Process & Quality Improvement Engineer

CNH; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and  

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking an experienced paint process engineer to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality, and enhance worker safety. You will analyze current methods, adopt new technologies, and drive cost-reduction efforts in selected areas.

You will lead root-cause analyses, oversee vendor compliance, and develop standard work for operators across multiple shifts. Strong CAD, PLC, and MS Office skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with three or more years of experience in industrial paint operations/technology with in-depth knowledge of the liquid paint process.
• OR High school diploma/GED with five or more years of experience in industrial paint operations with in-depth knowledge of the liquid paint process

Responsibilities

• Lead paint-related root cause analysis, quality improvement initiatives and work with engineering to process new and revised parts.
• Lead continuous improvement, kaizens, and projects received through employee suggestions.
• Maintain all testing and compliance of coating intensities to meet customer and internal requirements.
• Manage chemical and material vendors and compliance.
• Validate paint and metal treating process changes.
• Develop standard work instructions and training for operators.
• Process engineering change orders and define labor standards.
• Develop 5-year Capex improvement plan and carry out managing the projects to completion.
• Monitor metal pretreatment and shot blast system.
• Define masking requirements and work with vendors to develop masking solutions.
• Define and maintain a detailed preventive maintenance schedule that pertains to paint, and ensure all PM processes and assignments are followed through.
• Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
• Lead in the specification training and documentation of paint processes in support of quality and first yield goals on first and third shift.
• Manage all calibrated tools in accordance with ISO standards.
• Update and control MSDS and manage through the 3E system.
• Define new and revised hang methods to increase productivity.
• Work to reduce In System Damage.

Skills

Shop floor experience

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Associates degree with three+ years of industrial paint operations experience

High school diploma or GED with five+ years of industrial paint experience

Tools

AutoCAD

ProE

Creo

MS Office

Job description

CNH Industrial is seeking an experienced paint process engineer to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality, and enhance worker safety. You will analyze current methods, adopt new technologies, and drive cost-reduction efforts in selected areas.

You will lead root-cause analyses, oversee vendor compliance, and develop standard work for operators across multiple shifts. Strong CAD, PLC, and MS Office skills are essential for success.