Manufacturing Process Engineer - Paint Department

OPmobility SE; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support paint operations in a high‑volume plant. You will drive new product introductions, industrialization, process optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement to ensure efficient, standardized manufacturing aligned with operations goals.

Collaborating with production, quality, maintenance and project teams, you will develop process standards, layouts, work instructions, and documentation, while leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Time study

Process analysis

Manufacturing equipment understanding

Assembly/production knowledge

Analytical/problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Team collaboration

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.
• 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.