Water-Based Paint Process Engineer – Primer/Base & 2K

DaikyoNishikawa USA, Inc. (DNUS); Madison (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost employee premiums

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Merit increases

Wellness initiatives

Safety shoe allowance

Group life and disability insurance

Job summary

DaikyoNishikawa USA, Inc. on Mazda Toyota Manufacturing’s campus in Madison, AL seeks a Paint Process Engineer with deep experience in water-based primer/base coat and 2K clear coat processes.

You will drive process development, start-up support, PFMEA, and training for production teams in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have strong defect analysis, root cause skills, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water-based primer/base coat and 2K clear coat processes.
• Experience supporting paint program start-up from concept to volume ramp-up.
• Develop and implement paint process quality control plans and PFMEA.
• Forge cross-functional relationships with engineering, quality and manufacturing.
• Lead color harmony reviews with internal/external stakeholders.
• Proficient in defect analysis, root cause, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize water-based primer/base coat and 2K clear coat processes.
• Support start-up activities from concept through volume ramp-up.
• Create and implement process control plans and PFMEA standards.
• Coordinate with Product and Plant Engineering on launches and trials.
• Deliver training programs for production personnel.
• Balance safety, quality, throughput, and costs to maximize value.

Skills

Water-based paint

Base coat / primer

2K clear coat

PFMEA

Process control

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Fanuc robotics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

5+ years automotive paint experience

Tools

Fanuc Paint Robot

Allen Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

DaikyoNishikawa USA, Inc. on Mazda Toyota Manufacturing’s campus in Madison, AL seeks a Paint Process Engineer with deep experience in water-based primer/base coat and 2K clear coat processes.

You will drive process development, start-up support, PFMEA, and training for production teams in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have strong defect analysis, root cause skills, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing.