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Manufacturing Paint Engineer

United States, Benson 72000.00 - 97000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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Job Description

We are currently seeking a Paint Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Benson, MN. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and process ownership for industrial paint and coating operations, with a focus on quality, safety, cost, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead paint-related root cause analysis, quality improvement initiatives and work with engineering to process new and revised parts
  • Lead continuous improvement, kaizens, and projects received through employee suggestions
  • Maintain all testing and compliance of coating intensities to meet customer and internal requirements
  • Manage chemical and material vendors and compliance
  • Validate paint and metal treating process changes
  • Develop standard work instructions and training for operators
  • Process engineering change orders and define labor standards
  • Develop 5-year Capex improvement plan and carry out managing the projects to completion
  • Monitor metal pretreatment and shot blast system
  • Define masking requirements and work with vendors to develop masking solutions
  • Define and maintain a detailed preventive maintenance schedule that pertains to paint, and ensure all PM processes and assignments are followed through
  • Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements
  • Lead in the specification training and documentation of paint processes in support of quality and first yield goals
  • Manage all calibrated tools in accordance with ISO standards
  • Update and control MSDS and manage through the 3E system
  • Define new and revised hanging methods to increase productivity
  • Work to reduce In System Damage

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in industrial paint, coating, or surface finishing operations
  • Working knowledge of Powder coating systems, including application, curing, transfer efficiency, and defect troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of Liquid paint processes, including application methods, curing, film build control, and defect analysis

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a process engineering or quality engineering role
  • Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in a production environment
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Fundamental knowledge of Creo, AutoCAD, or other CAD software
  • Experience controlling pretreat process within recommended parameters
  • Ability to set up, train, and verify calibration of paint application equipment
  • Experience with overhead conveyance systems, their function, maintenance and modifications
  • Experience troubleshooting paint defects and equipment problems quickly to support operations
  • Experience with troubleshooting and learning PLC systems

What we offer

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Savings & Retirement benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Fertility & Family building support
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

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