Robotic Paint Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Tennessee; On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG is seeking an Industrial Engineer - Paint to support manufacturing operations with automated paint systems, process optimization, and paint quality. This role serves as a technical resource for automated and robotic paint processes, helping identify and resolve paint quality issues, improve line balance, throughput, and reduce waste.

The ideal candidate applies Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, analyzes cycle times and process parameters, and collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering or related field.
• One to two+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for automated and robotic paint systems, providing support for paint quality, process, and production issues.
• Troubleshoot paint coating and finish quality issues and identify process adjustments needed to improve quality and reduce rework.
• Analyze and optimize automated paint processes, including line speeds, cycle times, and process parameters to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Perform line balancing of automated processes and establish manpower requirements and expected production performance.
• Monitor and adjust paint process and chemical parameters to maintain quality while reducing material usage and waste.
• Identify process improvements in safety, quality, cost, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles and methodologies to reduce waste, improve process flow, and increase operational efficiency.
• Identify critical spare parts and process needs to help reduce equipment downtime and improve system reliability.
• Support the justification and implementation of capital projects related to automated paint systems and manufacturing process improvements.
• Review engineering BOM and develop or maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards.

Skills

Paint systems knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Excel

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

JLG is seeking an Industrial Engineer - Paint to support manufacturing operations with automated paint systems, process optimization, and paint quality. This role serves as a technical resource for automated and robotic paint processes, helping identify and resolve paint quality issues, improve line balance, throughput, and reduce waste.

The ideal candidate applies Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, analyzes cycle times and process parameters, and collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Quality,