Paint Engineer

CTC; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC is seeking a Paint Engineer to lead the development, evaluation, and implementation of new paint materials, colors, and technologies within a manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will head material trials, color launches, paint process improvements, and cross-functional projects to support production readiness.

The role requires hands-on experience in automotive paint shop operations, strong knowledge of topcoat systems, and track record in production launches and color

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in automotive paint shop operations or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of paint application processes, especially topcoat systems.
• Experience with production launches, scale-up activities, or change management.
• 2+ years of color and appearance evaluation experience.
• 1+ year of paint design experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, evaluation, and implementation of new paint materials and color launches.
• Manage paint material trials and production-scale implementation activities.
• Support transition of materials from laboratory development into mass production.
• Conduct paint application evaluations, testing, and process validation.
• Establish process controls and operating parameters for new materials and technologies.
• Drive problem-solving activities related to paint materials and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to ensure successful project execution and production readiness.

Skills

Project management

Automotive paint shop operations

Paint application processes

Production launches and scale-up

Color & appearance evaluation

Paint design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Since its founding in 1996, CTC has grown into a trusted global partner in AI & ML, Enterprise Applications, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Business Services. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, CTC has a team of over 2,000 experts worldwide. We empower more than 100 organizations to tackle complex challenges and transform them into sustainable competitive strengths, driving innovation, efficiency, and growth every step of the way. Our strengths have always been Commitment to Customer, Commitment to Colleagues, and Commitment to Community (CTC).

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Paint Engineer to support the development, evaluation, and implementation of new paint materials, colors, and technologies within a manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will lead material trials, new model color launches, paint process improvements, and cross‑functional projects related to paint production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, evaluation, and implementation of new paint materials and color launches.
• Manage paint material trials and production‑scale implementation activities.
• Support transition of materials from laboratory development into mass production.
• Conduct paint application evaluations, testing, and process validation.
• Establish process controls and operating parameters for new materials and technologies.
• Drive problem‑solving activities related to paint materials and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to ensure successful project execution and production readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience in automotive paint shop operations or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of paint application processes, especially topcoat systems.
• Experience with production launches, scale‑up activities, or change management.
• 2+ years of color and appearance evaluation experience.
• 1+ year of paint design experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Material Science, or Chemistry.
• Paint laboratory workability evaluation experience.