E-Coat Process Engineer

Position Overview

A leading advanced manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced E-Coat Process Engineer to provide technical leadership for electrophoretic coating (E-Coat) and industrial paint operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This position is responsible for optimizing coating processes, maintaining chemical and biological process stability, improving equipment performance, reducing defects, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in paint systems, process engineering, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies, with the ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for E-Coat and industrial paint operations, including pretreatment, coating application, curing systems, bath chemistry, and supporting process equipment.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives involving Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Engineering, and external suppliers.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize chemical and biological process parameters to ensure consistent coating quality, equipment reliability, and production efficiency.
• Partner with laboratory personnel and chemical suppliers to maintain bath chemistry, troubleshoot process issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and structured root cause analysis to eliminate process variation, reduce downtime, and improve product quality.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, control plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and visual performance metrics.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and operating costs through data-driven analysis and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Plan, manage, and execute capital improvement projects including equipment selection, budgeting, installation, commissioning, and production startup.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and production personnel on coating processes, chemical fundamentals, and best manufacturing practices.
• Work closely with equipment manufacturers, chemical vendors, and third-party service providers to support process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, quality standards, safety requirements, and chemical handling procedures.
• Support new product introductions by evaluating coating requirements and validating manufacturing processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Perform additional engineering projects and technical assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience supporting chemical process manufacturing or industrial coating operations.
• Strong knowledge of chemical and biological process monitoring and process control.
• Demonstrated success applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or similar structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives and capital equipment projects.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex manufacturing issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings in accordance with company policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting E-Coat (Electrophoretic Coating) or industrial paint systems.
• Experience with pretreatment systems, bath chemistry management, industrial curing systems, and paint process optimization.
• Background supporting new product launches or stage-gate product development processes.
• Six Sigma certification or advanced Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.

CIV123

Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location

In person