Paint Process Engineer - Water-Based & 2K Coatings

DaikyoNishikawa USA, Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DaikyoNishikawa USA, Inc. seeks a Paint Process Engineer with extensive experience in water-based primer/base coat and 2K clear coat processes to optimize manufacturing performance.

You will lead process development, start-up, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet quality, safety, and efficiency targets. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams, plus hands-on experience with FANUC robotics and process control planning in an

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water-based primer/base coat and 2K clear coat processes.
• Experience implementing paint process quality control plans and PFMEA.
• Experience with Fanuc automation and robotics in a paint shop.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize water-based primer/base coat and 2K clear coat processes.
• Lead paint program start-up from concept to volume ramp-up.
• Create and implement paint process quality control plans and PFMEA.
• Coordinate launches and trials with Product and Plant Engineering.
• Balance safety, quality, throughput, and cost while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Water-based paint processes

2K Clear Coat

Paint process quality control

Root cause analysis

Fanuc Robotics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Fanuc Paint Robot

Allen Bradley PLC

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Job description

DaikyoNishikawa USA, Inc. seeks a Paint Process Engineer with extensive experience in water-based primer/base coat and 2K clear coat processes to optimize manufacturing performance.

You will lead process development, start-up, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet quality, safety, and efficiency targets. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams, plus hands-on experience with FANUC robotics and process control planning in an