Senior Paint Process Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Paint Process Engineer/Tech Support will work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. Skilled in equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as independent judgment. Will be responsible for a small crew of GM UAW hourly employees.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• SORs and project management for tools, stations or specific technologies

• Typically, part of a larger effort or project

• Manufacturing process definition

• Sequence of operations

• Support human factors consideration.

• Support efficient material flow.

• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high quality parts.

• Providing technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources

• Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 3 years of experience in paint equipment, applications and troubleshooting using robotic equipment.

• Experience working as a Paint Process Engineer or Paint Equipment Installer

• Ability to manage a small group of hourly UAW employees.

• Leadership experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Capable of working all shifts.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

• Journeyman's card

• Skilled Trades experience

• 5+ years of experience in paint equipment, applications and troubleshooting using robotic equipment

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

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