Manufacturing Process Engineer

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and an annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive eleven paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process/equipment troubleshooting (including process control systems), utilization of SPC to improve batch quality, and assistance with cost reduction, process reliability and quality improvement programs.
• Expectation is that a successful applicant will develop skill sets and work on small scale capital projects. 
• The main responsibility for this individual will be coordinating/facilitating several efficiency initiatives within the department and following through on them to the point of realized benefits.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Works with in-house maintenance and outside contractors to facilitate repairs & improvements.
• Analyzes and plans space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering Field
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects
• Results-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills as a team player
• Strong technical and communication (oral and written) skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Developing leadership skills.
• Must have proven success in project management and have the ability to implement business process improvements affecting multiple departments.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.