Paint Engineer

Nationwide Technical Search; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Full benefits

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search is seeking a Paint Engineer in Fremont, MI to oversee and optimize painting, mixing, and curing processes. This onsite, direct-hire role requires ensuring product quality, managing process variables, and driving continuous improvement within the plant.

Key responsibilities include optimizing complex painting variables, machine setups, preventative maintenance, and maintaining strict compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in paint engineering or an equivalent manufacturing role.
• High School Diploma or GED required; technical certifications preferred.
• In-depth understanding of solvent blends, paint mixing, temperature, humidity and other environmental factors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize painting processes; manage machine setups and preventative maintenance.
• Lead quality inspections and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards; oversee material movement and documentation.
• Participate in annual planning to align engineering activities with plant objectives and performance goals.

Skills

Paint engineering

Process optimization

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical degree or certifications preferred

Tools

Mixing and curing equipment

Spray guns

Color measurement

Proportioning equipment

Job description

Paint Engineer

Fremont, MI

Onsite, Permanent/Direct Hire, Full Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available

$115,000-125,000

We are seeking a skilled Paint Engineer to oversee and optimize our painting, mixing, and curing processes. You will be responsible for ensuring product quality, managing complex process variables, maintaining compliance standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Manage and adjust complex variables within the manual and automated paint processes; oversee machine setups and preventative maintenance programs.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor process efficiency, perform rigorous quality inspections, and lead continuous improvement problem-solving activities.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain operational procedures to ensure strict compliance with quality standards; oversee material movement and team documentation.
• Strategic Planning: Participate in the annual planning process to align engineering activities with overall plant objectives and performance goals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in paint engineering or an equivalent manufacturing role.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED required (Technical degree or certifications preferred).
• Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of application equipment in relation to solvent blends, paint mixing, temperature, humidity, and other critical environmental factors.
• Equipment Mastery: Proficient with mixing and curing processes, spray guns, pumping systems, color measurement, and proportioning equipment.
• Substrate Knowledge: Direct experience with two-component mixing, application, and curing processes on both plastic and metal substrates.