Process Engineer

Open Systems Inc.; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Inc. in Missouri seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize paint manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets while boosting throughput.

You will lead process improvements, support FANUC robot-driven automation, and collaborate with maintenance, production, and suppliers to drive SPQRC objectives and continuous improvement. This 12-month contract offers competitive compensation of $45–$46 per hour (W2) and

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Leadership/supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive problems to resolution.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays as required.
• Experience in unionized environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment for paint operations.
• Define processes and material flow to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Analyze process performance and implement safety, quality, throughput, and cost improvements.
• Support paint automation, including robot programming and maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate capital expenditures related to process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Lead problem-solving and drive issues to resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental standards and SPQRC objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Reading schematics

Process troubleshooting

MS Office

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Team-based environment

Flexible schedule

Problem resolution

Tools

FANUC paint robots

Robot programming

Automation simulation PaintPro

PLC programming

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer

Duration: 12 Month contract with Possible Extension

Pay Range: $45 - $46 per hour in W2

Position Summary:

The Paint Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation systems within the Paint Department. This role ensures paint operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality, environmental, and production standards while maximizing throughput and minimizing cost. The engineer works closely with production, maintenance, suppliers, and leadership teams to support Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SPQRC) objectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process and Equipment Management

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment for assigned paint operations.
• Define manufacturing processes, sequence of operations, and material flow to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Evaluate tooling, equipment, and process performance to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support the development, testing, and implementation of advanced process technologies.
• Review and justify capital expenditures related to process improvements and equipment upgrades.

Paint Automation and Controls

• Serve as the technical owner for paint automation systems, including up to 100 FANUC paint and sealer robots.
• Troubleshoot and resolve robot, PLC, process control, and equipment-related issues.
• Support robot programming, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize process control data to optimize paint application processes and improve quality performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external automation resources to implement process enhancements.

Production and Operations Support

• Ensure paint equipment and processes operate safely and efficiently to meet production schedules.
• Support achievement of plant goals related to safety, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Coordinate personnel, materials, and equipment to support daily operations and SPQRC initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance, coaching, and training to production and maintenance personnel.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and independently drive issues to resolution.

Leadership and Team Collaboration

• Supervise and provide direction to UAW-represented hourly employees when assigned.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and suppliers to successfully execute projects.
• Provide technical oversight and direction to outside contractors and vendor resources.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including plant leadership and external business partners.
• Support a team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Support and implement Global Manufacturing System (GMS), QS9000, ISO14001, and other applicable manufacturing standards.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and product quality.
• Apply human factors and ergonomic principles when developing manufacturing processes and equipment solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• 8-10 years PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED of manufacturing, process engineering, automation, or related experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive problems to resolution.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing and able to work an alternative work schedule, including weekends and holidays as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing and paint shop operations.
• Experience operating, programming, or maintaining FANUC paint and sealer robots.
• Experience with FANUC controller platforms, including RJ, RJ2, RJ3, RJ3iB, and R30iA.
• Experience with FANUC robotic platforms such as P-155, P-200, P-500, P-700, S-500, M-710, and M-2000.
• Experience using automation simulation software such as PaintPro
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience using process control data and analytical tools to optimize paint processes.
• Knowledge of paint application systems, paint chemistry, and finishing operations.
• Fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Frequent interaction with production equipment, automation systems, and manufacturing personnel.
• Requires on-site support of manufacturing operations, including weekends, holidays, and alternative shift schedules.
• Exposure to paint shop production environments and industrial manufacturing equipment.