Specialist, Paint Controls Engineering

Why We Want You

We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere.

We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.

Find your future with us and join our team!

What You Do

What You Do

Will drive continuous improvement initiatives centered around Paint Shop equipment efficiency, reliability, material issues/improvements, process integrity and vehicle quality with a specific emphasis on controls and power distribution across the paint shop. 

As a part of the above, an on an ongoing basis will also:

• Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion 

• Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota 

• Support/initiate the development, manage and direct completion of projects to improve all KPI’s. 

• Work with production and maintenance departments to solve chronic problems and implement countermeasure activity.  

• Develop and execute annual plans aligned with company and department objectives. 

• Understand the technical aspects of paint operations, establish critical process control parameters and ensure process parameter management. 

• Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity to include job scope, expectations, safety and schedules. 

• Foster two-way communication at all levels to ensure real issues are known. 

• Provide technical support as required to ensure plant equipment is operating and optimized 

• Implement error proofing solutions that are integrated into the assembly line or manufacturing process control system 

• Project management and commissioning of capital equipment projects as assigned 

• Integrate common equipment controls best practices between plants 

• Review equipment control systems to ensure that the system meets all applicable safety standards 

• Review technical feasibility of projects and provide input to maintain the Division's capital plan 

• Aid in vendor selection, equipment specification, quotation, and reviews for new equipment 

• Keep abreast of new trends and technology Performs other related duties as assigned by the department 

• Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally) 

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products 

• Proficiency in cross functional, cross company, and cross-sectional paint processes.  

• Knowledge of HMI programming 

• Proficiency in PLC programming (Experience with Allen Bradley, Omron PLC’s)