Paint Manufacturing Process Engineer - Launch & Optimize

Confidential Jobs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support paint operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive new product introductions, industrialization projects, process optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and project groups to implement standardized processes, robust work instructions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related).
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred; recent graduates encouraged.
• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support during new product launches to ensure successful implementation within timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and project teams to support industrialization activities.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and process standards.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Participate in facility and layout improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure projects comply with safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Perform capacity analysis and identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Conduct time studies and establish labor standards to support productivity improvements.
• Create and maintain plant layouts, workflow analyses, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Develop and update standardized work instructions and ensure deployment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Anticipate equipment and process modifications required to meet production demands.

Skills

Time study

Process optimization

AutoCAD

Manufacturing knowledge

Assembly processes

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Confidential Jobs in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support paint operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive new product introductions, industrialization projects, process optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and project groups to implement standardized processes, robust work instructions, and