What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer position at Reliance One, Inc.?
Location: Georgetown, Kentucky
Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00–$55.00 per hour
Benefits: Begin on Day 1
Additional Benefits: Paid time off and paid holidays
Position Overview
Reliance One is hiring an Engineer to support a leading automotive manufacturing company.
This position will focus on evaluating and managing new-model paint color trials, introducing new material technologies, and supporting current production initiatives. The Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to reduce material costs, improve material performance, and ensure new colors and materials meet production and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00–$55.00 per hour
Benefits: Begin on Day 1
Additional Benefits: Paid time off and paid holidays
Position Overview
Reliance One is hiring an Engineer to support a leading automotive manufacturing company.
This position will focus on evaluating and managing new-model paint color trials, introducing new material technologies, and supporting current production initiatives. The Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to reduce material costs, improve material performance, and ensure new colors and materials meet production and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead new paint color and material introductions for body and resin paint operations across North American manufacturing facilities.
- Manage new materials from initial laboratory workability studies through online testing and final production approval.
- Develop trial plans, complete quality evaluations, and provide recommendations regarding material and process direction.
- Establish process controls and operating parameters for new materials and technologies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to gain alignment on technical requirements and implementation plans.
- Lead materials-related problem-solving efforts across multiple departments.
- Apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and implement effective countermeasures.
- Evaluate the cost-per-unit and environmental impact of new materials.
- Quantify costs, benefits, and potential risks to support stakeholder decision-making.
- Support departmental strategic objectives related to paint processes, materials, quality, cost, and environmental performance.
- Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations to multiple levels of management.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
- At least one year of experience evaluating the color and appearance of painted surfaces.
- Experience leading multiple projects involving coordination with other departments, vendors, or external groups.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Experience creating and presenting reports to multiple levels of management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including summarizing data and creating charts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and experience developing professional presentations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Salary : $50 - $55