Paint Shop Spray Booth Production Engineer

Production Planning & Execution 

• Supervise all stages of the paint shop including pre-treatment (PT/ED), sealer, primer, base coat, clear coat, oven cure, and inspection 
• Execute daily and weekly production plans in coordination with upstream (Body Shop) and downstream (General Assembly) departments 
• Monitor real-time production metrics such as cycle time, takt time, and hourly build targets
• Manage shift handovers with detailed reports on production output, defects, downtime, and personnel performance

Quality Management

• Ensure all painting processes meet or exceed internal and customer quality standards 
• Manage control plans and visual inspection processes at various checkpoints (e.g., stone chip test, DOI, haze, orange peel, runs, sags) 
• Investigate and resolve process issues leading to defects such as dirt, mottling, color mismatch, fish eyes, etc
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance and Engineering departments to drive root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA)

Equipment & Process Management

• Ensure optimal performance of robots, atomizers, reciprocators, curing ovens, booths, flash-off zones, and conveyor systems 
• Collaborate with maintenance and automation teams to minimize breakdowns and maintain OEE
• Support introduction of new models, colors, or materials through process validation and capability studies 

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce strict compliance with safety standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazardous material handling, and fire safety protocols 
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency response drills
• Manage waste disposal and emissions control in compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., VOC limits) 

Team Management & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of operators, painters, inspectors, and line leaders (typically 20–60 personnel per shift) 
• Develop skills matrix and training plans for cross-functional and cross-shift capability building
• Conduct performance appraisals, absentee management, and conflict resolution
• Foster a high-performance culture with accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement 

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles such as Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, and Kanban within the paint shop 
• Participate in and lead Six Sigma projects aimed at reducing rework, overspray, material waste, and cycle time 
• Analyze daily KPIs and use data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities 

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records for process parameters, quality checks, shift reports, OEE, and downtime logs 
• Ensure process compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and local regulatory frameworks
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits (e.g., customer audits, ISO/TS audits)

You Bring: 

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or Industrial Engineering 
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in an automotive paint shop, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role

Technical Skills: 

• Proven knowledge of paint shop layouts, conveyor systems, robots (Fanuc, Dürr, ABB), and spraying equipment 
• ECOAT systems with full understanding to the process controls and operating parameters
• Understanding of coating chemistry, paint material types (water-based, solvent-based), and application techniques

Soft Skills:  

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure and lead during emergencies or breakdowns 

 

 

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