Gestamp · 5 hours ago
E-Coat Supervisor/Engineer
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. The E-Coat Supervisor/Engineer oversees all e-coat paint system operations, ensuring equipment performance, process quality, and production efficiency while supporting maintenance and manufacturing teams through technical expertise and process improvements.
AutomotiveMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Oversee daily E‑Coat system operations and ensure process consistency
Drive equipment and process improvements to optimize uptime and quality
Lead predictive and preventive maintenance practices; train maintenance and production teams
Troubleshoot advanced system, programming, and process issues
Support product launches and engineering changes
Maintain compliance with safety, quality (IATF/TS), and environmental (ISO) standards
Perform and document lab testing (titrations, solids, film builds, panel processing)
Develop and maintain E‑Coat process documentation and standardized work
Participate in audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor KPIs and support the achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Build strong relationships with internal teams and vendors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Engineering + 3 years of E‑Coat/engineering experience
Associate degree + 5 years of E‑Coat/engineering experience
7+ years of relevant technical experience
Full scope of knowledge in paint, paint mixing, and paint delivery systems; specifically E-Coat systems
Ability to operate a 20 stage SST e-coat system
Working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical controls
Experience with E-coat paint systems and applications
Ability to read and interpret prints/drawings
Desire to work in a team-based, lean manufacturing environment
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects
Willingness to travel for training, and as other business needs may dictate
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
Preferred
Automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 manufacturing experience
Experience with PPG
SPC training a plus
Maintenance/Mechanical background a plus
Company
Gestamp
Gestamp is a manufacturing company that designs and develops metal auto parts for automotive industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$589.81M2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $589.81M
2017-04-07IPO
Leadership Team
Garrett Brown, MSIR
HR Business Partner
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