Finishing Engineer

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provide technical assistance and direction to finishing and coating processes as they are required in a two paint department environment. The Finishing Engineer manages a group of hourly paint technicians to process paint mixing, ordering of paint, troubleshooting of all coatings and defects. Crenlo’s system includes wet spray as well as Ecoat. Position requires good management skills, the ability to process and maintain PM’s on the paint system. Position requires good computer and documentation skills. Position requires the ability to process improvements to the paint systems and assistance to the production paint departments in accomplishing quality and efficiency goals. Position also requires maintenance and management of all environmental and hazardous material reporting and compliance.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support, train, assist production in meeting quality and delivery goals in paint.
• Plan and implement improvements to the paint system.
• Document and detail paint procedures and processes to assist manufacturing. Work closely with design and sales to support new product initiatives.
• Concept and maintain all testing and compliance of coating integrities to meet customer and internal requirements.
• Organization - supervise assigned paint technicians and maintain laboratory equipment. Define and maintain PM schedules for the Ecoat system.
• Supervise a staff of paint technicians to perform all operational duties on the Ecoat system and all testing of paints and mixing of paints.
• Quality – Active involvement in the specification and training and documentation of paint processes in support of quality and first pass yield goals is required.
• Safety – Drive the improvement of safety conditions within the paint departments by actively participating in safety initiatives and improvements.
• Programs and Projects – Process improvement is critical to the success of this position. Continuous improvements to our paint systems and procedures in support of our cost reduction and quality goals is critical.
• Environment Responsibility – Maintain records and ensure compliance and proper reporting of all Hazardous Material and environmental regulations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Requires formal training in coatings technology, engineering or chemistry degree, or equivalent in experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Strong experience in a similar coatings position, strong problem solving and documentation skills required.

SKILLS:

Engineering or coatings background is needed. Strong problem solving skills and documentation skills are required. Ability to manage personnel and projects is required. Good computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Office products is necessary.

SCOPE AND KEY INTERFACES (exempt positions only):

Responsible for the upkeep maintenance and operation of a $9 million dollar Ecoat system. Responsible for direction of a staff of paint technicians. Responsible for $200K in departmental spending. Responsible to direct all paint ordering, paint mixing, and paint testing within a $150 million dollar fabrication business. Responsible for all environmental compliance and reporting within the business. Interface daily with the Manager Of Operations, Operations Managers, Paint Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Design. Occasional interface with Company President and Staff.

KEY MEASURES (exempt positions only):

Key metrics include: targeted cost reduction calanderization, uptime of the Ecoat system, First Pass Yield of paint operations, and adherence to departmental budgets.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Repetitive manual movements and keyboarding are required.
• Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens is required.
• Sitting, standing, and frequent walking is required.
• Work environment is both office as well as shop floor (at least 50 –50) where numerous processes (cutting, welding, grinding, press brake forming, painting, and assembly) are under constant operation.

• Shop conditions include frequent exposure (30 – 60%) to noise, odors, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, and hazardous substances.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time.

Salary : $200,000