Paint Quality Engineer - Defect-Free Finishes

Singer Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Singer Group in Torrance, CA is seeking a Paint Quality Assurance Engineer to improve quality in the paint department. You will lead 8D and RCA investigations, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure conformance to engineering and customer standards.

The role focuses on defect prevention, process standardization, and implementing corrective actions across paint surfacing and finishing stages to meet high customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Automotive paint processes experience including pretreatment, e-coat, primer, basecoat, clearcoat.
• Ability to define problems using 8D & RCA and track resolutions.
• Knowledge of paint defects like orange peel, runs, fisheyes, dirt nibs, solvent pop.
• Understanding of paint booth environmental controls including temperature and humidity.
• Excellent written and spoken communication across all levels and functions.

Responsibilities

• Establishes conformance to engineering and quality standards in the paint dept.
• Owns problem definitions and containment via 8D and RCA.
• Detects non-conformances via Change Control and audits.
• Leads cross-functional teams to drive surfacing and paint improvements.
• Guides input on form, fit, manufacturability and durability in programs.
• Prevents customer issues by reviewing FMEAs, specs and tolerances.
• Develops and releases control plans, inspection standards and work instructions.
• Implements quality initiatives across the enterprise.
• Supports resolution of internal/external paint quality issues.
• Manages MRB in the paint department.
• Works with supply chain to improve supplier quality.
• Establishes metrics to monitor system effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Paint processes

RCA / 8D

FMEA

Cross-functional

Communication

Documentation

MS Office

Job description

Singer Group in Torrance, CA is seeking a Paint Quality Assurance Engineer to improve quality in the paint department. You will lead 8D and RCA investigations, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure conformance to engineering and customer standards.

The role focuses on defect prevention, process standardization, and implementing corrective actions across paint surfacing and finishing stages to meet high customer expectations.