Paint Engineering Coordinator - Robotics & Kaizen Lead

W3Global Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global Inc. is seeking a Paint Engineering Coordinator in Illinois to design paint jigs, program robotic paint systems, and troubleshoot production issues related to materials and processes.

You will support new project development, trial production events, and train teams on new systems, serving as a liaison between the local facility and international partners. The role requires a strong background in automated paint operations, with Japanese language proficiency for effective collaboration

Qualifications

• 3+ years of painting operation experience in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Japanese language proficiency required for reading, analysis, and presenting to management and international stakeholders.
• Knowledge of basic paint chemistry and painting process methodologies.
• Proficiency with database software, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and support the design of fixtures, paint jigs, and complex robotic paint programs used in manufacturing of automotive products.
• Assist the Paint Engineering and Management teams with redesign, repair, and production control of jigs, hardware, and tooling.
• Provide guidance on paint processes, robot programs, poka-yoke, and production controls for new programs.
• Research manufacturing processes and support the approval of modifications to standards, specifications, and processes.
• Collect and research paint defect appearance data, and use statistics to drive solutions.
• Lead and assist painting team with Kaizen initiatives and 5S training activities.
• Train and educate plant painting engineers and production team members on operation of new equipment and systems.
• Act as the primary liaison between local operations and international partners/headquarters.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining safety, security, and quality standards.

Skills

Robotic paint systems

Japanese language proficiency

Paint operations

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

W3Global Inc. is seeking a Paint Engineering Coordinator in Illinois to design paint jigs, program robotic paint systems, and troubleshoot production issues related to materials and processes.

You will support new project development, trial production events, and train teams on new systems, serving as a liaison between the local facility and international partners. The role requires a strong background in automated paint operations, with Japanese language proficiency for effective collaboration