Manufacturing Process Engineer - Paint Department

Confidential Jobs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support paint operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive new product introductions, industrialization projects, process optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and project groups to implement standardized processes, robust work instructions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related).
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred; recent graduates encouraged.
• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support during new product launches to ensure successful implementation within timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and project teams to support industrialization activities.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and process standards.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Participate in facility and layout improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure projects comply with safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Perform capacity analysis and identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Conduct time studies and establish labor standards to support productivity improvements.
• Create and maintain plant layouts, workflow analyses, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Develop and update standardized work instructions and ensure deployment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Anticipate equipment and process modifications required to meet production demands.

Skills

Time study

Process optimization

AutoCAD

Manufacturing knowledge

Assembly processes

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Process Engineer to support paint operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will focus on new product launches, industrialization projects, process optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing processes are efficient, standardized, and aligned with operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction

• Provide engineering support during new product launches to ensure successful implementation within established timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and project teams to support industrialization activities.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and process standards.

Manufacturing Projects & Equipment Implementation

• Support the installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Participate in facility and layout improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Perform capacity analysis and identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Conduct time studies and establish labor standards to support productivity improvements.
• Create and maintain plant layouts, workflow analyses, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Develop and update standardized work instructions and ensure their effective deployment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Anticipate equipment and process modifications required to meet production demands.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field preferred).

Experience

• Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Recent engineering graduates with internship, co-op, or trainee experience in manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Time study and work measurement techniques.
• Manufacturing process analysis and optimization.
• AutoCAD or similar layout/design software.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, production flow, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of assembly and production processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a disciplined approach to project execution.

This is a confidential search. Additional details regarding the company, product portfolio, and facility will be communicated during the interview process.