Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Paint – Dfm

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Paint – Dfm

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required
• 5+ years in Paint Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in the automotive industry is a must
• Must be detail oriented and well organized
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company
• Working knowledge of Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project and AutoCAD is a must
• Working Knowledge of Catia and Delmia is a plus
• Possess knowledge and experience across multiple functions within product design and manufacturing
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure that vehicle paint surfaces, finishes, and related components are designed for ease of manufacturing, quality control, and efficient production
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in the paint manufacturing process, ensuring that workflows, equipment, and methods are optimized to reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance production efficiency
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, production, quality control, and supply chain, to ensure that manufacturability is embedded from the early stages of vehicle design
• Provide input on the selection and design of paint application and curing equipment, ensuring requirements for product design
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams throughout all phases of paint line development, from initial concept through to successful launch
• Assist in managing the cost of paint manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities to reduce material usage, improve process efficiency, and optimize energy consumption
• Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to senior management and leadership teams
• Develop and manage project schedules, allocate necessary resources (personnel, equipment, materials), and ensure timely delivery in accordance with established timelines
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate potential risks (technical, schedule, cost, etc.) throughout the program lifecycle
• Evaluate product design changes on manufacturing equipment to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities
• Comprehensive understanding of the product, production processes, and manufacturing technologies to mitigate risks and identify opportunities for process optimization
• Collaborate with relevant teams to identify and implement critical actions necessary for seamless integration of requirements into the manufacturing line
• Organize and lead meetings focused on resolving issues related to manufacturing equipment design and installation

Preferred Qualifications

• Working Knowledge of Catia and Delmia is a plus