MasterMold, LLC · 1 month ago
Paint Process Engineer
JOHNSON CREEK, WI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $108K/yrMasterMold, LLC is seeking a Paint Process Engineer to own, stabilize, and improve their paint and coating processes. The role involves developing standards, reducing defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a stable and repeatable paint process.
Plastics
Responsibilities
Develop, document, and maintain paint process standards (parameters, recipes, and work instructions) for existing and new products
Define and optimize: gun settings, atomizing air, film build targets, flash/bake times, oven profiles, line speeds, and booth balance
Build and maintain control plans, standardized work, and process check sheets for paint operations
Use data (SPC, Pareto, capability studies) to identify variation and tighten up the process
Lead structured problem-solving for paint defects (runs, sags, orange peel, dry spray, fisheyes, adhesion issues, color shifts, etc.)
Perform root cause analysis using tools like 5-Why, Fishbone, PDCA, and implement permanent corrective actions
Partner with Quality to monitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield, and drive projects to reduce defects
Lead process development for new colors, coatings, or products—from lab trials to full production
Plan and run process trials and DOE to evaluate new materials, equipment, and parameter changes
Support PPAPs and customer approvals by preparing data, documentation, and sample runs as needed
Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to ensure the paint process is understood, stable, and repeatable
Train supervisors, leads, and operators on proper application techniques, defect recognition, and process controls
Collaborate with Maintenance/Engineering on equipment upgrades, nozzle/robot changes, and oven/booth improvements
Ensure paint processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Support safe storage, handling, and usage of paints, solvents, and chemicals used in the process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering OR equivalent hands-on experience in paint/coatings process engineering
Direct experience with industrial painting or coating operations (automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, metal finishing, composites, etc.)
Strong process engineering mindset: comfortable with data, parameters, standardized work, and root cause analysis
Ability to operate on the production floor, communicate with operators, and present clearly to leadership
Proficiency with Excel and basic data analysis for reporting and process monitoring
Preferred
Experience with powder coating, liquid paint, or gel coat systems, including pretreatment and curing ovens
Familiarity with DFT measurement, gloss/color measurement, adhesion testing, and cure verification
Experience with robotic application equipment and/or automated paint lines
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, control plans, and CI projects in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package ([health/dental/vision/401(k)/etc.])
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for growth into senior process engineering, project engineering, or leadership roles
Company
MasterMold, LLC
MasterMold, LLC is a multi-site, Wisconsin based manufacturer.
51-200 employees
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