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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