Sr. Paint Shop Process Engineer
Lucid MotorsThe Senior Paint Shop Process Engineer is responsible for leading and optimizing paint shop processes to ensure high-quality finishes, operational efficiency, and compliance with environmental and safety standards. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical leadership in paint application technologies, automation, and defect reduction.
Process Optimization:
- Develop, monitor, and improve paint shop processes including pretreatment, electrocoating (e-coat), primer, basecoat, and clearcoat applications in terms of material, process and equipment parameters as well.
Quality Assurance:
- Analyze paint defects, root causes, and implement corrective actions to maintain high first-time quality and customer satisfaction.
Technical Leadership:
- Lead trials for new materials, equipment, and technologies. Interface with suppliers and R&D teams to validate and implement innovations.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Use statistical tools and process KPIs to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive improvements.
Project Management:
- Manage process-related projects including line upgrades, new model launches, and cost-saving initiatives.
Compliance & Safety:
- Ensure all processes comply with environmental regulations, safety standards, and internal policies.
Training & Support:
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians. Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.
You Bring:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
- Certifications in Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt), Lean Manufacturing, or PMP are preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in automotive paint shop engineering .
- Strong knowledge of paint chemistry, application systems (robotic/manual), and defect analysis.
- Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with MES, PLCs, and automation systems is a plus.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in PLC/SCADA systems
- 3D layout tools (AutoCAD, CATIA, Siemens Process Simulate).
- Data analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, Excel, Power BI).
- Familiar with ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration ability.
KPIs and performance metrics:
- First-Time Quality (FTQ) above 95%.
- Global paint appearance A class
- Defect rate control.
- Paint consumption optimization (L/m²).
- Rework/repaint rate < target threshold.
- Project delivery on time and within budget with zero lost working days or recordable incidents.
- Row material quality reporting.
- Dirt analysis, count classification, reduction plans
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Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)
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