Paint Engineer, Contingent Worker (1489295)

WillHire, Inc; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Toyota in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Paint Engineer for a 12‑month contract to manage area project schedules for new material trials and color development.

Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will lead color/material evaluations, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive cost reduction and performance improvements in Body Paint and Bumper Paint.

This temporary position requires an engineering degree and 3+ years PM experience, with proficiency in MS Office and paint design knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or related experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel for analysis and PowerPoint for reporting).
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years of project management experience across multiple functions.
• 2+ years in color and appearance evaluations.
• 1+ years in paint design.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, evaluations, and implementations for new colors and new materials in the Body Paint and Bumper Paint shops.
• Lead lab workability and on-line testing for new materials.
• Establish necessary process controls and parameters for new materials/technologies in a cross-functional environment.
• Lead materials-related problem-solving efforts across multiple divisions as necessary.
• Lead CPU impact for new materials.
• Assess the environmental impact of new materials/technologies.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Color and appearance evaluations

Paint design

Microsoft Office (Excel)

PowerPoint reporting

Ability to work across functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Magnit Direct Sourcing on behalf of Toyota is currently hiring a Paint Engineer for a temporary assignment in Georgetown, KY.

This is a 12 month contract. The pay range for this role is between $55 - $69/Hr.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Description:

We're looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage area project schedules for new material trials, new model paint trials, cost reduction, and material performance improvements. Reporting to the Materials Manager, the person in this role will support the PE Paint department's objective to independently manage the development and implementation of new materials, new colors, and new technologies for both the Body Paint and Bumper Paint Departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, evaluations, and implementations for new colors and new materials in the Body Paint and Bumper Paint shops
• Lead lab workability and on-line testing for new materials
• Establish necessary process controls and parameters (RJ) for new materials/technologies in a cross-functional environment
• Lead materials-related problem-solving efforts across multiple divisions as necessary
• Lead CPU impact for new materials
• Assess the environmental impact of new materials/technologies

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or related experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel for analysis and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations)
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• 3+ years of project management experience working across multiple functions
• 2+ years in color and appearance evaluations
• 1+ years in paint design

Added Bonus:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or Material Science
• Experience in automotive manufacturing in paint production engineering
• Experience in paint application evaluation
• Experience in a paint lab doing workability evaluations

Magnit Direct Source does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Magnit Direct Source support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.)now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Magnit Direct Source to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

to join our talent network and be the first in line when a new contingent job opportunity opens at Toyota through Magnit Direct Sourcing.

Magnit is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.