Lead Process Engineer Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

The Role:

The 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 directions to and oversight of outside vendor sources

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

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with paint systems, paint application processes, or troubleshooting automated/robotic paint equipment.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive results.

• Ability to lead and manage a small team of hourly UAW employees in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and overtime as required

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

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience working as a Paint Process Engineer, Paint Equipment Engineer, or Paint Equipment Installer in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with paint systems, paint application processes, and troubleshooting automated or robotic paint equipment.

• Skilled Trades experience with a strong understanding of industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing processes.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail).

• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, preferably within the automotive industry.

• Knowledge of paint shop processes, including E-coat, primer, basecoat, clearcoat, and paint quality systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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