Coating Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Drive the formulation and rollout of comprehensive painting workflows for new programs, encompassing precise fluid delivery parameter configuration, setup sheets, and independent programming of automated painting robots.
• Conceptualize, refine, and optimize painting fixtures while introducing standardized maintenance protocols to ensure fixture longevity and process consistency.
• Enhance automated color change-over software routines and systematically adjust setting parameters to maximize line throughput.
• Formulate and enforce specialized Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) criteria across all surface coating equipment.
• Generate technical cost evaluations and supply structured quoting data dedicated to the painting process.
• Lead analytical investigations to pinpoint root causes of surface defects and execute effective corrective measures to elevate paint quality standards.
• Champion ongoing Kaizen initiatives aimed at elevating operational safety, optimizing workflow metrics, boosting quality yields, and driving down mass production expenses.
• Facilitate technical coaching and skill enhancement sessions for paint technicians.
• Execute additional technical assignments as instructed by departmental leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of paint application engineering experience in plastic components or automotive parts manufacturing.
• Robotics & Automation: Proven expertise in independent robotic paint programming.
• Dispensing Systems: Hands-on experience operating and maintaining fluid delivery systems and 2K paint mixing/dispensing equipment.
• Technical Mastery: In-depth knowledge of surface coating fundamentals, plastic painting techniques, and preventive equipment maintenance.
• Good at English.