Paint Process Engineer

General Motors; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Total Rewards program

Job summary

General Motors in Arlington, TX is seeking a Paint Process Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing engineering team. You will work with paint robots, circulation systems, air handlers and ovens to audit and validate all painting processes for GM’s SUVs, while supervising a small team of process technicians.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, process optimization, and collaboration with plant teams. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing are required, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in manufacturing (robotic or paint processes).
• Ability and willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd).
• Experience commissioning and/or operating manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SFMEA’s, PFMEA’s and Control Plans. Analyze, develop, process, and implement Engineering Changes.
• Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W). Resolve high level performance issues.
• Statistical Process Control and its application.
• Employee development including mentoring, training, and evaluation of employees.
• Project Management.
• Troubleshoot process improvement needs and root cause identification of equipment procedures.
• Work with plant process teams in development and continuous improvement of paint process.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Robotics in manufacturing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

FANUC robots

Paint Pro

Handling Pro

Job description

Sponsorship

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

Work Arrangement

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.

Relocation

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role

The Paint Process Engineer position is a fast-paced manufacturing engineering position in which you will work with paint robots, circulation systems, air handlers and ovens. The Arlington Paint Process Engineer is responsible for auditing and validating all processes required for painting GM’s full-sized SUVs.

Process Engineers’ day-to-day activities include working with technicians troubleshooting processing concerns, analyzing quality trends, modifying painting and baking recipes, programming robots and many other rewarding engineering changes. The Process Engineer is also responsible for supervising a small group of process technicians.

What You'll Do: (Responsibilities)

• Maintain of SFMEA’s, PFMEA’s and Control Plans. Analyze, develop, process, and implement Engineering Changes
• Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions.
• Statistical Process Control and its application
• Employee development including mentoring, training, and evaluation of employees
• Project Management
• Troubleshoot process improvement needs as well as root cause identification of equipment procedures
• Work with plant process teams in development and continuous improvement of paint process

Your Skills & Abilities: (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in manufacturing(robotic or paint processes)?
• Ability and willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
• Ability and willingness to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
• Experience commissioning and/or operating manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrate high level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with medium level of autonomy and high accountability for results (may work under the direction of a senior process engineer).

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 5+ Years of experience in automotive manufacturing (robotic or paint processes)
• Knowledge and experience with effective implementation of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) principles and methods
• Fundamental understanding of the entire automotive painting process (phosphate, electrophoretic deposition, sealing, robotically applied painting).
• Experience with FANUC Paint and Sealer Robots; P-200, P-500, P-700, P-1000, S-500, M-710, M-720iA, M-2000, M-20iA.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical prints.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015), as applicable
• Experience with automation simulation software; Paint Pro, Handling Pro, etc.

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Sponsorship

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.