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Title: Paint Process Engineering Specialist
Organization: Volkswagen Group of America
Education: Required: 4 year degree or comparable background of work related experience. Desired: Advanced degree
Location: Chattanooga , TN
Contact: www.vwjobschattanooga.com
Job Description
•Managing and coordinating all activities under your control
•Control and evaluate the paint process and determine the optimum operating parameters
•Plan and introduce parameter changes for material and application facilities to meet and exceed company goals and objectives for the paint quality
•Plan and introduce guidelines to prevent faults in the application process
•Continuously analyze the paint process as well as any quality problems and implement and evaluate corrective measures
•Produce standard reports and present to paint shop management
•Guiding, evaluating and supporting employees
•Guaranteeing that production is on schedule and with the required quality
•Coordinating and tracking dates for the paint quality
•Providing instruction and guidance about techniques and regulations to meet the company paint quality requirements
•Cooperation with Health & Safety and audit teams
Job Requirements
Years of experience: 3-5 years
•Ability to work in a team •Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic •Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written •Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software •Integration – joining people, processes or systems •Influencing and negotiation skills •Problem solving •Resource management •Innovative thinking around overall process setup and establishing best in class Mfg
Specialized skills, knowledge or certifications unique to this role
Required:
•Positive employee relation/team building •Lean/visual system •Continuous improvement •Project management •Ergonomic evaluations •Quality circles •Development Process Materials/ Paint Application
Desired:
•ERP/MRP/EDI System Knowledge
•Implementation of engineering changes
•Maintenance system development/management
•Robotic control
•PLC programming
•Microstation or Catia design
•Automotive facility start-up
•Automotive paint finish
Work flexibility (travel requirements, work schedule, etc.): Travel – 10-70% initially, 5-10% after SOP (Start of Production). Work schedule – Will vary based on project progress and initiatives.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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