Paint Process Engineer

Paint Process Engineer

Location: Wentzville, MO ONSITE

Pay rate: $55/HR - paid weekly ($2 increase for 2nd shift)

All shifts – they work on an alternate work schedule

Required to work 12 hour a day 6AM – 6PM or 6PM – 6AM. Teams do rotate every 4 months. Must be open to working both of these 12-hour shifts.

Switches from 5 days a week to 2 days a week and follows this sequence

• One week working 5 days
• One week working 2 days

For example – work Monday and Tuesday off Wed, Thurs, work Fri, Sat, Sun, off until Wed and Thursday the week after that

Position Summary

The Paint Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation systems within the Paint Department. This role ensures paint operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality, environmental, and production standards while maximizing throughput and minimizing cost. The engineer works closely with production, maintenance, suppliers, and leadership teams to support Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SPQRC) objectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process and Equipment Management

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment for assigned paint operations.

• Define manufacturing processes, sequence of operations, and material flow to optimize productivity and efficiency.

• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and cost.

• Evaluate tooling, equipment, and process performance to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Support the development, testing, and implementation of advanced process technologies.

• Review and justify capital expenditures related to process improvements and equipment upgrades.

Paint Automation and Controls

• Serve as the technical owner for paint automation systems, including up to 100 FANUC paint and sealer robots.

• Troubleshoot and resolve robot, PLC, process control, and equipment-related issues.

• Support robot programming, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Utilize process control data to optimize paint application processes and improve quality performance.

• Collaborate with internal and external automation resources to implement process enhancements.

Production and Operations Support

• Ensure paint equipment and processes operate safely and efficiently to meet production schedules.

• Support achievement of plant goals related to safety, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.

• Coordinate personnel, materials, and equipment to support daily operations and SPQRC initiatives.

• Provide technical assistance, coaching, and training to production and maintenance personnel.

• Lead problem-solving efforts and independently drive issues to resolution.

Leadership and Team Collaboration

• Supervise and provide direction to UAW-represented hourly employees when assigned.

• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and suppliers to successfully execute projects.

• Provide technical oversight and direction to outside contractors and vendor resources.

• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including plant leadership and external business partners.

• Support a team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Support and implement Global Manufacturing System (GMS), QS9000, ISO14001, and other applicable manufacturing standards.

• Ensure compliance with plant safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and product quality.

• Apply human factors and ergonomic principles when developing manufacturing processes and equipment solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED of manufacturing, process engineering, automation, or related experience.

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit www.acrocorp.com.