Site Paint Manager

Confidential Jobs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs seeks a Site Paint Manager to lead paint engineering and process development in a high-volume automotive manufacturing setting. The role focuses on driving paint process innovation, overseeing equipment and technology implementation, and delivering operational excellence across programs.

Key responsibilities include developing paint process strategies, managing project execution, and driving continuous improvement of paint systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of paint engineering/operations/process development in automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of paint process strategies for new manufacturing programs.
• Manage paint process and equipment development with engineering and operations to ensure project success.
• Oversee launch, optimization, and continuous improvement of paint systems and related technologies.
• Ensure paint-related equipment and processes meet quality, cost, performance, and timing targets.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance paint quality, manufacturing efficiency, and competitiveness.
• Establish and maintain standardized engineering practices and process controls across the facility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality and cost reduction.

Skills

Paint engineering

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional

Quality systems

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Site Paint Manager to lead paint engineering and process development activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for driving paint process innovation, overseeing equipment and technology implementation, and ensuring operational excellence across new and existing programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of paint process strategies for new manufacturing programs.
• Manage paint process and equipment development activities, partnering with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee the launch, optimization, and continuous improvement of paint systems and related manufacturing technologies.
• Ensure all paint-related equipment and processes meet established quality, cost, performance, and timing targets.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance paint quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational competitiveness.
• Establish and maintain standardized engineering practices, procedures, and process controls across the facility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in paint engineering, paint operations, or process development within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing technical teams and cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of paint chemistry, coating technologies, and paint application processes, particularly for plastic components.
• Experience leading advanced engineering, product development, or manufacturing launch projects.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement new technologies.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.