Paint Quality Engineer
Core
Provide dedicated technical support and guidance for paint appearance, durability, process stability, defect elimination, and quality system compliance within an automotive assembly plant environment.
Role type
On-site Paint Quality Engineer
Builds
Paint shop operations and vehicle exterior quality
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Paint engineering
Required skills
Root-cause analysis (8D), Lean manufacturing, ISO audit preparation, Process Control Plan (PCP) development, Variation Reduction Team (VRT) activities, Warranty data analysis, Uniform Paint Process (UPP) governance
Preferred skills
Cross-functional leadership, Data-driven analysis, Technical communication
Technologies
Automated spray booth equipment, Quality Management Systems
Responsibilities
Analyze warranty and quality data to identify recurring defects and failure trends; Support ISO and quality audits by ensuring processes and documentation meet standards; Lead Variation Reduction Team (VRT) activities to identify process variation and implement corrective actions; Govern the Uniform Paint Process (UPP) by monitoring performance and reducing defects; Develop and maintain Process Control Plans (PCPs); Partner cross-functionally to solve complex quality issues and improve process capability.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC