Process Engineer

Insight Global; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Process Engineer for our paint shop operations, focusing on automation, robotics, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

The role is highly visible, fast-paced, and requires rapid adaptation to changing priorities while maintaining production uptime and paint quality standards. The position involves 90% on the production floor and 10% in the office.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required for hands-on manufacturing environments.
• Experience with automation and robotics systems is essential.
• Troubleshooting production equipment on live lines.
• Experience supporting high-volume, fast-paced operations.
• Ability to prioritize multiple issues and shift focus quickly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or related experience (8–10 years) in automotive/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Verify all areas are running properly and address operational concerns.
• Support maintenance and operations teams to resolve line-down situations.
• Troubleshoot and restore equipment to maintain production uptime and quality.
• Analyze paint defects and process performance to identify root causes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and maintain process control plans.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Automation systems experience

Robotics experience

Troubleshooting production equipment

High-volume manufacturing

Prioritization & adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or associate degree

Tools

Robotics systems

Automation equipment

Job description

This Process Engineer supports paint shop operations with a primary focus on automation, robotics, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role is highly visible and fast-paced, requiring an engineer who can quickly adapt to changing priorities while maintaining production uptime and paint quality standards.

The engineer will spend approximately:

• 90% on the production floor
• 10% in the office

Floor responsibilities include:

• 40% troubleshooting
• 40% operational support
• 20% paperwork, process control plans, and strategic planning.

Technical Environment:

Inside Process Responsibilities

• Supports highly automated paint lines:
• Approximately 3 automated paint lines
• Supports roughly 30 robots
• Maintains line uptime and equipment functionality
• Works directly with automation systems
• Troubleshoots robots while equipment remains operational when possible
• Makes process adjustments to maintain production flow

Key Systems

• Robotics
• Automated paint equipment
• Controls and automation systems
• Process monitoring tools

Outside Process Responsibilities

• Supports approximately 20 paint bays and surrounding systems:
• Paint mix systems
• Pumps
• Piping
• Valves
• Industrial automation equipment
• Process support involving basic chemistry concepts
• Significant amount of walking and floor presence

Day in the Life

Typical Start of Shift

• Arrive 15-30 minutes early
• Review emails and production updates
• Meet with counterpart engineer
• Attend 6:00 AM cross-shift meeting
• Immediately assess production status

Daily Responsibilities

• Verify all areas are running properly
• Address manpower and operational concerns
• Support maintenance and operations teams
• Troubleshoot line-down situations
• Restore equipment to production quicklyAnalyze paint defects and quality concerns
• Observe process performance and identify root causes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain process control plans

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Skills and Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Automation and robotic systems experience
• Troubleshooting production equipment in a live manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting high-volume, fast-paced operations
• Ability to prioritize multiple issues and shift focus quickly
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Associates with degree or 8-10 years of experience - automotive or manufacturing experience