ENGINEER (Mechanical Planning/Design) or Chemical

We are hiring ENGINEER (Mechanical Planning/Design) or Chemical for a Contract position in Georgetown, KY

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** We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Consultants **
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Position:ENGINEER (Mechanical Planning/Design) or Chemical
JOB REF#:1221191
Duration:12+ Months (On-Going Contract)
Location:Georgetown, KY 40324 (ONSITE)
Rate:Open/Market Rate (W2 Only)

**Must be local or willing to relocate at your own expense**

Seeking to hire an Engineer who has experience in either Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Planning/Design Engineer to plan and develop projects throughout North America). They will support the Paint department's objective to independently manage the development and implementation of new materials, new colors, and new technologies for both the Body Paint and Bumper Paint Departments.

Responsibilities Include:
Manage area project schedules for new material trials, new model paint trials, material performance improvements, and lab to line correlation.
Lead planning, evaluations and implementations for new colors and new materials in the Body Paint and Bumper Paint shops.
Lead lab workability and on-line testing for new materials.
Establish necessary process controls and parameters (RJ) for new materials/technologies in cross-functional environment.
Lead materials related problem-solving efforts across multiple divisions as necessary.
Assess the environmental impact of new materials/technologies.
Lead improvement activities for lab to line correlation with material suppliers.
Manage database of critical process parameters and materials.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
** Experience with Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Planning/Design Engineer to plan and develop projects throughout North America).
5+ years Project management working across multiple functions.
5+ years in color and appearance evaluations
3+ years' experience in paint application evaluation and doing workability evaluations.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel for analysis/reporting and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations)
Able to travel 15% in the US and Canada (US Passport needed)
Education: Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering or Material Science

Desired/Nice To Have Skills:
5+ years' experience in automotive manufacturing in paint production engineering

Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- EPO/PPO Medical Plan (Cigna)
- HMO/PPO Dental programs (Cigna)
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K VOYA Retirement vesting program