Paint Process Engineer: Plant Optimization & Quality

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA); Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is seeking a Paint Process Engineer responsible for setting production targets in the paint plant and guiding activities to meet them. The role focuses on analyzing production and quality data to improve productivity and car paint quality, overseeing operations and implementing improvements across facilities and automation systems.

The candidate should bring a mechanical/chemical/materials engineering background with 2+ years in automotive paint processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or materials engineering
• 2+ years of job-related experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office products or equivalent applications
• Deep understanding of external markets and current trends
• Extensive knowledge and experience in data analysis and developing proposals
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Able to communicate with H/KMC employees on business
• Experience in automotive industry (paint plant)
• Experience managing projects related to paint facilities, conveyors, robots
• Korean language skills preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally

Responsibilities

• Set targets in the paint plant and oversee activities to achieve them
• Analyze production and quality data to improve productivity and paint quality
• Oversee operation performance and implement improvements
• Review investment items to improve the paint plant and calculate cost/benefit
• Coordinate and supervise operators; provide feedback and training
• Report progress to superiors and coordinate with related lines
• Follow company policies and manage construction schedules for paint plant
• Prepare input for new models (facilities, tools) and manage new model projects
• Install new facilities and run trials for new technology
• Manage replacement of old facilities (conveyors, robots, automation)
• Analyze data during new car production and implement quality countermeasures
• Report major issues in the paint plant with required materials
• Review specifications for production of new vehicles and ensure compliant execution
• Promote process changes and tool rectifications to optimize manufacturing
• Develop cost-reduction strategies (labor, materials, energy)
• Explore new control levels and methods
• Develop recruitment and training plans for paint plant staff
• Improve plant environment and safety; address safety regulations
• Foster communication across manufacturing units and strengthen organizational power
• Provide guidance to technicians at lower levels

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Automotive paint industry experience

Korean language (preferred)

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical or materials engineering

Tools

Conveyor system

Robot systems

Automation systems

Job description

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is seeking a Paint Process Engineer responsible for setting production targets in the paint plant and guiding activities to meet them. The role focuses on analyzing production and quality data to improve productivity and car paint quality, overseeing operations and implementing improvements across facilities and automation systems.

The candidate should bring a mechanical/chemical/materials engineering background with 2+ years in automotive paint processes,