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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
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