Coatings Industrialization Engineer

The Coatings Industrialization Engineer will be a key contributor in the industrialization, scale-up, and stabilization of coatings manufacturing at the Socomore Rhome facility. This role will drive the transition from development to full-scale production by implementing robust processes, optimizing equipment andworkflows, and ensuring compliance with aerospace and military specifications. Working cross-functionally and maintaining a strong hands-on presence on the production floor, the Coatings Industrialization Engineer will establish repeatable, scalable manufacturing capabilities and help position the Rhome facility as a center of excellence for coatings production and industrialization.ResponsibilitiesContributes to the full industrialization lifecycle for coatings at the Socomore Rhome facility, from project scope to successful production integration.Supports the planning and leads process execution phases of industrialization for our Aeroglaze / Chemglaze coatings product lines. This is a multi-year transformative project and a key opportunity to contribute to the company’s growth.Validates and optimizes new processes; develops SOPs, work instructions, process control documentation (PCD), and change notifications to support launch and configuration control.Applies design-for-manufacturability principles to equipment and production workflows for scalability, efficiency, and safety.Leads process capability studies, defines critical parameters, and drives continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and quality.Applies advanced Design of Experiments (DoE) to equipment and product qualification, ensuring all processes are optimized for maximum yield and stability before scale-up.Coordinates with maintenance, production, QHSE, supply chain, and external suppliers/toll manufacturers to deliver industrialization milestones.Maintains a constant hands on presence in the manufacturing environment, working directly with production personnel to bridge the gap between engineering design and floor-level execution.Leads the training and upskilling of production teams on new equipment and optimized workflows, fostering a culture of operational readiness and process adherence.Collaborates with R&D to drive success in pilot operations, and full-scale production.Conducts root-cause analysis of coatings production deviations and implements corrective actions.Prepares documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate progress, risks, and results to leadership, stakeholders, and external auditors/regulators as needed.Ensures compliance with all safety standards, environmental requirements, and the Company Code of Conduct.Maintains assigned work areas in a clean, safe condition and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.Travels up to 25% domestically and internationally for training, trials, and technical collaboration.QualificationsQualifications Minimum:Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering with applicable coatings experience.Strong project leadership skillset.3+ years of experience contributing to process based chemical industrial scale-ups.Preferred:Prior aerospace or military specification (mil-spec) product experience.Experience in a small series batch environment.Prior experience with large-scale equipment installation, process design, and ERP resource configuration.Expertise in designing and executing complex Design of Experiments (DoE) to optimize equipment and product performance.Proven track record of managing the transition phase from successful product qualification into high volume production.Experienced in fast paced manufacturing environments, utilizing a hands on approach to mentor and train production teams.Global collaboration or multi-site project management experience.Strong CAD experience.3+ years of experience leading process based chemical industrial scale-ups.5+ years of experience with some combination of the coatings chemistries (polyurethanes + epoxies are ideal).Functional Skills / Knowledge To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential qualification satisfactorily.Ability to lead cross-functional projects from lab trials, through equipment identification / installation, production trials, work instructions, SOPs, and full production scale-up.Provides hands on approach for product qualification testing, production trials, product transition and full production scale-up.Actively engages on the production floor to troubleshoot in real-time and ensure smooth transitions.Maintains a strong floor presence by working directly alongside operators to bridge the gap between engineering design and practical execution.Skilled in coaching and upskilling production personnel to ensure seamless adoption of new processes.