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Paint Process Engineer

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India , Bengaluru

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Job Description:

The Paint Process Engineer will execute new product program launches, perform manufacturing planning studies, develop process layouts, identify machinery & equipment requirements, execute equipment install & commissioning projects, virtual vehicle assessments for paint manufacturing requirements for global product programs, analyze & report paint warranty data. This role requires working with Global stakeholders (Onsite/Offshore) to execute product and non-product programs.

Job Responsibility:

  • Execute green field and brown field facility execution projects from initiation to closure for paint shops
  • Execute paint shop process improvements, defect troubleshooting, FTQ & equipment uptime improvement
  • Execute virtual vehicle assessments for product programs to validate Paint Manufacturing Requirements (MRs)
  • Execute paint warranty analysis & reporting for global paint shops
  • Perform manufacturing planning studies, layout planning, facility designs, material releases, benchmarking
  • Participate in global technical team meetings and report out regional issues, lessons learnt and project progress updates
  • Develop automation for Paint facility CAD workflows using APIs, macros, templates, and rule-based design tools to reduce design cycle time and engineering rework and integrate CAD with PLM/Teamcenter
  • Build and maintain Digital twins for product, process, and performance. Establish end-to-end digital thread across PLM - CAD - Simulation - MES systems for complete traceability
  • Validate product and process models with real-time data and maintain fidelity throughout product lifecycle
  • Build content pipelines from CAD/PLM into XR environments and ensure data security and version control
  • Design, implement, and validate vision systems for defect detection, sealer quality, color consistency, and film thickness evaluation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Paint Engineering/ Master's in Chemical or Paint Technology
  • 5+ years of product launch experience including Paint facility execution, process set up, material management related to paint shop from Automotive OEMs
  • Sound knowledge of automotive paint shop processes, material, equipment, layout development
  • Sound knowledge of conducting manufacturing planning studies in paint shops
  • Good knowledge of paint manufacturing requirements & virtual vehicle assessments
  • Working knowledge of Fanuc, DURR robot graphic user interface software
  • Good knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office applications
  • Working knowledge of instruments testing color, appearance and physical properties of paints and plastics like BYK-mac, Wavescan dual etc.
  • Good knowledge on interpreting Process & Instrumentation diagrams
  • Sound understanding of the GVDP, GLP, Quality Chain, DFMEA-PFMEA
  • Sound knowledge of Project Management methodologies
  • Sound knowledge on Quality Principles and Workplace safety systems
  • Ability to understand interconnectedness of different processes within paint shop
  • Ability to understand interconnectedness of upstream & downstream processes on paint launch activities
  • Ability to translate business needs into digital/automation solutions
  • Ability to work with intercultural & multi-disciplinary teams to achieve enterprise goals
  • Good work ethic and strong sense of ownership of end result
  • High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
  • Willingness to travel to GM plants worldwide based on business needs (50–70% travel)
  • Willingness to perform math‑based work during periods without scheduled business travel
  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Good Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Basic quality tools, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Advance process quality planning
  • Basic coding skills on process automation and business intelligence tools (C/C++, Java, VB script, Python, Power BI etc.,)

Nice to have:

  • Having experience in Paint Virtual Commissioning would be an added advantage
  • Working knowledge of CAD APIs (NX Open, CATIA CAA, SolidWorks API), CAD standards & GD&T, PLM systems (Teamcenter, Vismockup), Digital thread/twin architecture, XR platforms, CAD→XR pipelines, and Vision systems specific to Paint shop applications would be an added advantage
  • Basic skills of Simulation tools (STAR-CCM+, Process Simulate, Plant Simulation) and PLC/MES integration, and Machine vision tuning (lighting, optics, camera selection) preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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