Process Improvement & Systems Engineer (Manufacturing)

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas seeks a seasoned engineer to troubleshoot equipment and process issues on the Cleveland floor, applying SPC to improve batch quality and consistency.

You will lead efficiency initiatives and participate in small-scale capital projects, coordinating with maintenance, contractors, and vendors to implement fixes and optimize layouts for safety and throughput.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or ME Technology.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to troubleshooter for equipment and process issues, including process control systems.
• Use Statistical Process Control to enhance batch quality and consistency.
• Lead and facilitate efficiency initiatives—owning them through to verified, realized benefits.
• Grow through hands-on involvement in small-scale capital projects.
• Collaborate with vendors to set specifications, evaluate against standards, and procure the right solutions.
• Coordinate with in-house maintenance and external contractors to execute repairs and improvements.
• Reimagine layouts by analyzing space and workflow to optimize safety, efficiency, and throughput.

Skills

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Technical communication

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

AutoCAD

Autodesk Fusion 360

PLC programming

Reading blueprints & P&IDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (ABET accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Fusion 360

Excel

Word

PLC Ladder Logic

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas seeks a seasoned engineer to troubleshoot equipment and process issues on the Cleveland floor, applying SPC to improve batch quality and consistency.

You will lead efficiency initiatives and participate in small-scale capital projects, coordinating with maintenance, contractors, and vendors to implement fixes and optimize layouts for safety and throughput.