What is the difference between a paint process engineer and a paint quality engineer?

While there are similarities with the responsibilities of paint process engineers and paint quality engineers, such as ensuring paint jobs are of high quality and providing feedback, there are significant differences between these two positions. A paint process engineer oversees the automated or robotic systems to ensure they function in the best way possible while delivering improved results for customers. A paint quality engineer reviews paint shop quality metrics and presents reports to examine any issues that arise during the paint process. Paint quality engineers identify paint defects through microscopic analysis, determine the cause, and suggest improvements.