Your Role (TPS Mindset)

Own and continuously improve the automated paint process by building stable, repeatable, and waste-free operations. This role is responsible for developing robust paint processes, eliminating variation, and leading a team to achieve world-class quality, flow, and cost performance.

We are looking for a proven paint process leader who not only understands the technology, but takes ownership, drives problem solving at the root cause, and builds sustainable systems that perform without firefighting.

• Own process stability first, then improvement
  Establish and maintain a fully controlled paint process (Air Make-Up Unit (AMU), airflow, booth conditions, film build, color position) with clear standards and visual management
• Develop robust processes—not temporary fixes
  Use Design of Experiments (DOE), confirmation runs, and data-driven decision making to eliminate variation and permanently reduce defects
• Lead with Toyota Production System (TPS) problem solving discipline
  Drive 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) to address root causes—not symptoms. Ensure countermeasures are sustained through standard work
• Standardize and sustain excellence
  Define, implement, and audit standard work, startup checks, and daily management routines across all shifts
• Optimize automation for consistency and flow
  Improve robot programs (paths, angles, Z-moves) to ensure uniform film build, repeatability, and cycle efficiency
• Build people capability and ownership
  Lead and develop a multi-shift technical team to think and act as process owners—not firefighters
• Drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) performance
  Improve First Time Quality (FTQ), Net Equipment Effectiveness (NEE), and cost through systematic waste reduction and process control.

Your Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, materials, manufacturing or related field or equivalent experience
• Deep automotive paint expertise
  • 8 years in automated paint systems (plastics preferred)
  • Proven track record of developing and stabilizing paint processes
• Leadership with ownership mindset
  • Experience leading multi-shift teams
  • Self-motivated, accountable, and drives results without escalation
• Strong problem solver (not trial-and-error)
  • Hands-on with DOE, root cause analysis, and process validation
  • Focus on sustainable countermeasures
• Technical mastery
  • Robot paint application optimization (paths, angles, coverage)
  • Understanding of material behavior, film build, and environmental impact
• Quality system knowledge
  • PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP
  • Experience with OEM paint standards
• Lean / TPS mindset
  • Demonstrated ability to create standardized, visual, and stable processes
  • Focus on eliminating waste and variation

What we offer

• Stable, controlled paint process with clear standards and minimal variation
• Measurable reduction in top defects and scrap cost
• Improved FTQ and NEE performance
• A team that owns the process and solves problems at the root cause
• Sustainable systems in place—not dependence on individuals
• Competitive pay
• Full comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off