Senior Automotive Paint Process Engineer

Dürr AG; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr AG in Michigan is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design and estimate automotive paint shop process equipment. You will translate customer requirements into PT/ED pretreatment systems, paint booths, ovens, and conveyance layouts.

Collaborate with layout engineering, prepare technical proposals and cost estimates, coordinate with suppliers, and support project handoff with global Dürr teams across Germany and Mexico.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive paint shop or finishing systems.
• Experience with paint process equipment design and estimation.
• Knowledge of paint shop systems such as PT/ED, booths, ovens, and conveyance.
• Experience working from customer specifications and RFQs.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing technical proposals and estimates.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer specifications and translate requirements into equipment solutions.
• Design and estimate paint shop equipment including PT/ED, booths, ovens, and conveyance.
• Develop equipment layouts with layout engineering.
• Create process equipment schematics and flow diagrams.
• Prepare technical proposals and bid documentation.
• Coordinate estimating activities and drawings.
• Support proposal development and technical clarifications.
• Collaborate with major subcontractors and global Dürr teams.

Skills

Paint shop experience

Equipment design

RFQ experience

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Visio

SAP knowledge

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Visio

CAD software

Job description

Dürr AG in Michigan is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design and estimate automotive paint shop process equipment. You will translate customer requirements into PT/ED pretreatment systems, paint booths, ovens, and conveyance layouts.

Collaborate with layout engineering, prepare technical proposals and cost estimates, coordinate with suppliers, and support project handoff with global Dürr teams across Germany and Mexico.