Paint Manufacturing Engineer – Lead Finishing & Efficiency

The Toro Company; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Incentive program

Job summary

Ditch Witch, a premier division of The Toro Company, in Perry, Oklahoma, is seeking a Paint Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operation of the paint finishing systems, supervise technicians and maintenance personnel, and ensure regulatory reporting and compliance.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years in manufacturing and 2–4 years in paint finishing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years of manufacturing experience.
• BSME/BSIE/BSCE or similar engineering discipline with 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with basic chemical theory; strong computer background; supervisory and budgeting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of the paint finishing equipment.
• Direct reports include Paint Finishing Technician(s) and Paint Maintenance Mechanic(s).
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs and emergency repairs to ensure high uptime.
• Assess future equipment needs and justify capital expenditures.
• Manage operating budgets for supplies, labor and chemicals.
• Stay current with environmental issues related to paint finishing, emissions, and hazardous waste.
• Assist in filing reports with EPA, DNR and other agencies.
• Maintain inventories of consumables and parts; train personnel on equipment and safety.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Budgeting skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering

BSME/BSIE/BSCE or equivalent engineering discipline

Tools

Paint finishing technology

Job description

Ditch Witch, a premier division of The Toro Company, in Perry, Oklahoma, is seeking a Paint Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operation of the paint finishing systems, supervise technicians and maintenance personnel, and ensure regulatory reporting and compliance.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years in manufacturing and 2–4 years in paint finishing.