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Senior Paint Maintenance Engineer (Automated Paint Operations)

We are a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems as well as car access and authorization systems for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 in Velbert, Germany, we are an independent, family-owned company with around 7,500 employees at locations in Europe, America and Asia and achieved sales of more than EUR 1.2billion in the financial year 2023.

Own and continuously improve equipment reliability in the automated paint shop by building a zero-breakdown, highly stable production environment

This role is not about reacting to failures—it is about eliminating them. We are looking for a senior maintenance leader who takes full ownership of equipment health, drives Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) as a system, and builds a culture where problems are prevented—not managed

• Own equipment stability as a prerequisite for flowEnsure reliable, repeatable operation of all paint assets (robots, booths, Air Make-Up Units (AMUs), ovens, conveyors) through disciplined maintenance systems
• Build and lead a true TPM systemImplement and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance, with clear ownership between engineering, maintenance, and production (Autonomous + Planned Maintenance)
• Eliminate breakdowns at the root causeLead structured problem solving (5 Whys, Ishikawa, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)) for chronic equipment losses and ensure permanent countermeasures
• Move from reactive to proactive maintenanceReduce firefighting by developing standard routines, condition-based monitoring, and early abnormality detection
• Develop people, not dependencyCoach multi-shift maintenance teams to own equipment, follow standards, and identify abnormalities early
• Drive reliability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with purposeImprove Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through system-based improvements—not individual heroics.
• Standardize and digitize maintenance systemsBuild clear, auditable maintenance standards and integrate them into SAP/Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for transparency and discipline.
• Enable operations, not interrupt themPartner with production and engineering to ensure equipment is always readyfor trials, launches, and stable series production

• Deep paint equipment expertise8+ years in automated paint maintenance (automotive preferred)Proven track record improving equipment reliability and uptime
• True TPM leadershipHands-on experience implementing TPM pillars, not just maintaining systemsStrong understanding of Autonomous vs. Planned Maintenance
• Root cause-driven mindsetDemonstrated ability to eliminate recurring failures—not just repair themStrong use of structured problem solving and data
• Technical masteryRobots, paint systems, AMUs, ovens, conveyorsUnderstanding of failure modes and system interactions in paint environments
• Leadership with ownershipExperience leading multi-shift teamsDrives accountability, discipline, and standards across all shifts
• Gemba mindsetLeads on the shopfloorSolves problems where they occur, with the team
• System thinkerExperience with SAP/CMMS, standardization, and KPI-driven maintenance systems

• Significant reduction in unplanned downtime and chronic equipment losses
• Clear and sustained TPM system in place (Autonomous + Planned Maintenance)
• Improved MTBF, MTTR, and OEE performance
• Maintenance team operating with discipline, ownership, and standard work
• Shift from reactive firefighting to proactive reliability culture
• Competitive pay
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off

Huf celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp.