Paint Engineer, Contingent Worker (1489295)

Toyota North America; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Paint Engineer on a 12-month contract located in Georgetown, KY. The role focuses on managing area project schedules for new material trials, color approvals, cost reductions, and performance improvements across Body Paint and Bumper Paint departments.

The candidate will report to the Materials Manager, driving development and implementation of new materials, colors, and technologies, with cross-functional collaboration and a strong emphasis on color/appearance

Qualifications

• 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

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

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Color & appearance evaluations

Paint design

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

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.

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.

Preferred years of experience :

0 years

Travel required :

25% to 50%