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This role is less about “babysitting the line” and more about building robust processes that run right the first time, every time.\nYou’ll define standards, dial in parameters, reduce defects, and lead continuous improvement so production, quality, and maintenance have a repeatable, capable process to work with.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\nProcess Engineering & Standardization\nDevelop, document, and maintain paint process standards (parameters, recipes, and work instructions) for existing and new products.\nDefine and optimize: gun settings, atomizing air, film build targets, flash/bake times, oven profiles, line speeds, and booth balance.\nBuild and maintain control plans, standardized work, and process check sheets for paint operations.\nUse data (SPC, Pareto, capability studies) to identify variation and tighten up the process.\nDefect Reduction & Root Cause Analysis\nLead structured problem-solving for paint defects (runs, sags, orange peel, dry spray, fisheyes, adhesion issues, color shifts, etc.).\nPerform root cause analysis using tools like 5-Why, Fishbone, PDCA, and implement permanent corrective actions.\nPartner with Quality to monitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield, and drive projects to reduce defects.\nLaunches, Trials & Process Changes\nLead process development for new colors, coatings, or products—from lab trials to full production.\nPlan and run process trials and DOE to evaluate new materials, equipment, and parameter changes.\nSupport PPAPs and customer approvals by preparing data, documentation, and sample runs as needed.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to ensure the paint process is understood, stable, and repeatable.\nTrain supervisors, leads, and operators on proper application techniques, defect recognition, and process controls.\nCollaborate with Maintenance/Engineering on equipment upgrades, nozzle/robot changes, and oven/booth improvements.\nSafety & Compliance\nEnsure paint processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.\nSupport safe storage, handling, and usage of paints, solvents, and chemicals used in the process.\n\nWhat You Bring\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering\nOR equivalent hands-on experience in paint/coatings process engineering.\nDirect experience with industrial painting or coating operations (automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, metal finishing, composites, etc.).\nStrong process engineering mindset: comfortable with data, parameters, standardized work, and root cause analysis.\nAbility to operate on the production floor, communicate with operators, and present clearly to leadership.\nProficiency with Excel and basic data analysis for reporting and process monitoring.\nPreferred\nExperience with powder coating, liquid paint, or gel coat systems, including pretreatment and curing ovens.\nFamiliarity with DFT measurement, gloss/color measurement, adhesion testing, and cure verification.\nExperience with robotic application equipment and/or automated paint lines.\nExposure to Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, control plans, and CI projects in a manufacturing environment.\n\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunity.\nComprehensive benefits package ([health/dental/vision/401(k)/etc.]).\nPaid time off and holidays.\nOpportunities for growth into senior process engineering, project engineering, or leadership roles.\nA visible impact: you’ll see your process changes show up directly as better quality, less scrap, and smoother production.","company":"Mastermold","rawCompany":"mastermold","city":"Johnson Creek","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T13:28:50.753Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9124.00","title":"Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"coating-painting-and-spraying-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"51-9123.00","title":"Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers","slug":"painting-coating-and-decorating-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325510","title":"Paint and Coating Manufacturing","slug":"paint-and-coating-manufacturing"},{"code":"238320","title":"Painting and Wall Covering Contractors","slug":"painting-and-wall-covering-contractors"},{"code":"424950","title":"Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"paint-varnish-and-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Paint Process Engineer","description":"We’re looking for Paint Process Engineers to own, stabilize, and improve our paint and coating processes. This role is less about “babysitting the line” and more about building robust processes that run right the first time, every time.\nYou’ll define standards, dial in parameters, reduce defects, and lead continuous improvement so production, quality, and maintenance have a repeatable, capable process to work with.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\nProcess Engineering & Standardization\nDevelop, document, and maintain paint process standards (parameters, recipes, and work instructions) for existing and new products.\nDefine and optimize: gun settings, atomizing air, film build targets, flash/bake times, oven profiles, line speeds, and booth balance.\nBuild and maintain control plans, standardized work, and process check sheets for paint operations.\nUse data (SPC, Pareto, capability studies) to identify variation and tighten up the process.\nDefect Reduction & Root Cause Analysis\nLead structured problem-solving for paint defects (runs, sags, orange peel, dry spray, fisheyes, adhesion issues, color shifts, etc.).\nPerform root cause analysis using tools like 5-Why, Fishbone, PDCA, and implement permanent corrective actions.\nPartner with Quality to monitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield, and drive projects to reduce defects.\nLaunches, Trials & Process Changes\nLead process development for new colors, coatings, or products—from lab trials to full production.\nPlan and run process trials and DOE to evaluate new materials, equipment, and parameter changes.\nSupport PPAPs and customer approvals by preparing data, documentation, and sample runs as needed.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to ensure the paint process is understood, stable, and repeatable.\nTrain supervisors, leads, and operators on proper application techniques, defect recognition, and process controls.\nCollaborate with Maintenance/Engineering on equipment upgrades, nozzle/robot changes, and oven/booth improvements.\nSafety & Compliance\nEnsure paint processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.\nSupport safe storage, handling, and usage of paints, solvents, and chemicals used in the process.\n\nWhat You Bring\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering\nOR equivalent hands-on experience in paint/coatings process engineering.\nDirect experience with industrial painting or coating operations (automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, metal finishing, composites, etc.).\nStrong process engineering mindset: comfortable with data, parameters, standardized work, and root cause analysis.\nAbility to operate on the production floor, communicate with operators, and present clearly to leadership.\nProficiency with Excel and basic data analysis for reporting and process monitoring.\nPreferred\nExperience with powder coating, liquid paint, or gel coat systems, including pretreatment and curing ovens.\nFamiliarity with DFT measurement, gloss/color measurement, adhesion testing, and cure verification.\nExperience with robotic application equipment and/or automated paint lines.\nExposure to Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, control plans, and CI projects in a manufacturing environment.\n\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunity.\nComprehensive benefits package ([health/dental/vision/401(k)/etc.]).\nPaid time off and holidays.\nOpportunities for growth into senior process engineering, project engineering, or leadership roles.\nA visible impact: you’ll see your process changes show up directly as better quality, less scrap, and smoother production.","datePosted":"2026-04-09T13:28:50.753Z","dateModified":"2026-04-09T13:28:50.753Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mastermold","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Johnson Creek","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3ab7f29f68ccdfbc6606d2a0"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3ab7f29f68ccdfbc6606d2a0"}}