Stellantis
Paint Application Engineer - Vehicle Process Engineering
Stellantis, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326
As a Paint Process Engineer, you will design, test, and/or implement state‑of‑the‑art robotic painting solutions for automotive. The candidate will support all Stellantis North American Assembly Plants in connection with quality, throughput and Stellantis Production Way (SPW) and World Class Technology (WCT) initiatives such as workplace organization, logistics, and focused problem solving.
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
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short‑and long‑term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra‑professional Groups.
Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
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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
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short‑and long‑term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra‑professional Groups.
Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
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