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Stellantis · 2 weeks ago

Paint Application Engineer - Vehicle Process Engineering

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Stellantis is a leading automotive company seeking a Paint Application Engineer to design and implement robotic painting solutions for their North American Assembly Plants. The role focuses on optimizing paint application processes, ensuring quality and efficiency, and providing technical support for paint automation systems.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Robot program design, robot programming, and spray application engineering utilizing Process Standards to achieve required results

The Specialist will work with other members of the Process Engineering Group on projects involving the implementation of paint robot solutions at end-user facilities. Provide project support to verify and ensure that application equipment is performing as designed

Demonstrate the ability to record and interpret paint quality data such as film builds, defects, and color/quality

Provide technical expertise and assurance providing recommendations for application equipment improvements to enhance performance to reduce cost of the system at various Stellantis paint shops providing feedback and suggestions for improvements

Work with advanced process engineering support and solutions for difficult paint colors, applications issues and new paint technology like 4 wet

Optimize the integration of application equipment, including various applicators and fluid delivery equipment for projects (e.g. optimize color change, fluid presets, voltage settings and robotic pathing.) Strong written and communication skills to provide progress updates as required for management

KPI Deliverable Requirements

Appearance to product launch glide path and FAM targets

Paint film build thickness to product launch glide path and PSOP 1018

Filmbuild Overage reduction

Suggestions and Kaizens to PPE target

Launch timing deliverables executed to Product Grid SOP Milestones (Start of Production)

JPH line automation layout and execution to 4 Wet Process & Facility targets

Qualification

Paint application engineeringRobot programmingPaint automation systemsFluid delivery systemsFANUC / Durr RobotsPaint PRO software4 Wet processMicrosoft OfficeProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) or a related field experience may qualify

3+ year's experience in manufacturing

Experience with paint and powder application & equipment

Experience in launching paint automation systems at customer facilities

Process knowledge and experience in paint fluid delivery systems, AHU, Mixrooms operations, rotary atomizer (bells)

Must be organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once

Strong interpersonal abilities with emphasis on satisfying the customer using good oral and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills, ability to identify causes and offer other potential solutions

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage customer expectations with multiple tasks at one time

Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred

Experience in paint robot programming with FANUC / Durr Robots

Experience with Paint PRO and 3D On-Site offline programming software

Experience with 4 Wet process and application

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

Family Building Benefit

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

Company

Stellantis

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Stellantis is an Franco-Italian-American automotive holding company that manufactures automobiles.

Founded in 2021

Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, NLD

10001+ employees

https://www.stellantis.com/

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