Paint Process Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Peoria, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AXISCADES in Peoria, IL is hiring a Paint Process Engineer to lead manufacturing paint shop activities, ensuring high-quality finishes and efficient operations.

The role focuses on process development, equipment management, quality control, troubleshooting, training, and safety compliance to support ramp and long‑term production at the site.

Responsibilities

• Process development and optimization: Developing and implementing painting processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Equipment and tooling management: Overseeing maintenance and calibration of painting equipment and related fixtures.
• Quality assurance and control: Creating and following paint process quality control plans for pre-treatment, electrocoat, sealer, topcoat, and polishing.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving: Quickly identifying and resolving issues in the painting process and with automated paint systems.
• Collaboration and training: Working with production engineers and designers, training staff on painting techniques and safety.
• Safety and compliance: Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Job description

AXISCADES is a leading, end to end engineering solutions and product company. We bring expertise that caters to the digital, engineering, and smart manufacturing needs of large enterprises. With decades of experience in creating innovative, sustainable, and safer products worldwide, AXISCADES delivers business value across the entire engineering life cycle.

Our deep domain expertise and engineering solution portfolio covers the complete product development life cycle from concept evaluation to manufacturing support and certification for the Aerospace, Defence, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Medical Devices & Industrial Product industries.

AXISCADES is headquartered in Bangalore and has offices across India, North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. URL: https://www.axiscades.com

Our Subsidiaries

Mistral Solutions: https://www.mistralsolutions.com

Epcogen - https://www.epcogen.com

Add Solutions- https://www.add-solution.de/en/

Title: Paint Process Engineer

Location: Peoria, IL (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent with AXISCADES.

Role Overview:

A manufacturing engineer's activities in a factory paint shop are crucial for ensuring high-quality finishes, efficient operations, and continuous improvement.

Key activities include:

• 1.Process development and optimization

  Developing and implementing painting processes, methodologies, and techniques to maximize efficiency, quality, and consistency.

  Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and increase productivity.

  Analyzing existing processes and layouts to identify areas for optimization and cost reduction.

  Ensuring products meet the highest standards for finish quality, including color consistency, smoothness, durability, and resistance to wear.

• 2. Equipment and tooling management

  Overseeing the maintenance and calibration of painting equipment, ensuring proper functionality and minimizing downtime.

  Assisting in the design and fabrication of fixtures and tooling to support efficient and accurate paint application.

  Evaluating and recommending new equipment or technologies to improve processes and product quality.

  Developing and supporting the specification and installation of capital equipment for the paint shop.

• 3. Quality assurance and control

  Developing and implementing paint process quality control plans for various stages, including pre-treatment, electrocoat, sealer, topcoat, and sanding/polishing.

  Inspecting finished products for defects and addressing any issues in the painting process.

  Collaborating with the quality assurance team to investigate and resolve painting-related quality issues.

  Reviewing engineering drawings and creating supporting documentation to ensure products meet paint specifications and quality standards.

• 4. Troubleshooting and problem solving

  Quickly identifying and addressing any issues in the painting process, such as adhesion problems, uneven application, or drying/curing issues.

  Troubleshooting and programming automated paint systems.

  Implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence of defects.

• 5. Collaboration and training

  Partnering with production engineers and leaders to ensure a successful ramp and long‑term production.

  Collaborating with the design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability without compromising product function or performance.

  Providing training to production staff on proper painting techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.

  Working with customers to understand manufacturing processes and requirements.

• 6. Safety and compliance

  Maintaining a safe and ergonomic work environment in the paint shop.

  Ensuring all painting processes adhere to environmental regulations and safety standards.

  Following Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management, and Six Sigma principles to improve processes and products.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status