Scout Motors

automotive

Analyst,ProcessEngineerPaintShop

$80–98k Blythewood, South Carolina, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Analyst, Process Engineer - Paint Shop at Scout Motors. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, industrial automotive painting processes, paint systems, paint robotics, application equipment, paint quality tools, industrial conveyors, paint booths, visual paint inspection methods, lean principles, mechanical knowledge, electrical knowledge, troubleshoot, solve problems, analyze techn”

What You'll Achieve.

achieving the following; enhance key business metrics; ensure efficient production methods

Industry & Context.

automotive
Problems you'll solve

addressing any equipment and process challenges that arise; troubleshooting manufacturing and equipment issues; troubleshoot and solve problems effectively; problem-solving capabilities

Eligibility Requirements

4-5 days per week in the office, regular in-person meetings and events, ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person, travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

At least 2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, with a background in industrial automotive painting processes., Proficiency with paint systems, paint robotics and application equipment, Knowledge of paint quality tools., Understanding industrial conveyors, paint booths, and visual paint inspection methods., mechanical and electrical knowledge, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively., Experience with AutoCAD or CATIA., Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to lead teams and interact across all organizational levels., Ability to analyze technical documents and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining leadership and problem-solving capabilities

Nice to Have

Expertise in lean principles and their application to process improvement.

What You'll Do.

and enhance paint shop processes

addressing any equipment and process challenges that arise

ensure overall quality by developing detailed process documentation and standards

optimizing workflow within the paint shop

coordinating with various departments to address any factors affecting paint shop operations

Lead specific projects or functional areas as needed to support business objectives

Provide technical support for the automotive industrial paint process

including troubleshooting manufacturing and equipment issues to enhance key business metrics

Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to scope

and implement new processes and equipment

Support the development of processing standards for new product launches

Act as a technical resource for the paint department

offering guidance to technicians and work teams

lead cross-functional paint

process improvement projects with operations

Serve as a liaison between the paint department and other process partners such as product design

Creating work instructions and workflow designs to improve manufacturing operations

Collaborate in the development

or procurement of new tooling and modifications to existing fixtures to ensure efficient production methods

Conduct hands-on training for manufacturing employees on products

lead company safety programs including inspections

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

coordinating with various departments to address any factors affecting paint shop operations; Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel; lead cross-functional paint, process improvement projects with operations, maintenance, and controls teams; Serve as a liaison between the paint department and other process partners such as product design, assembly, maintenance, safety, and quality; Collaborate in the development, assembly, or procurement of new tooling and modifications to existing fixtures; Conduct hands-on training for manufacturing employees; collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals; interact across all organizational levels

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Lead specific projects or functional areas as needed to support business objectives, manage multiple projects simultaneously

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