Paint Process Engineer

paint shop manufacturing process

Paint Shop Process Management

• Monitor and control paint shop processes to ensure consistent painting quality and throughput.


• Manage Paint process zones: Sealer, Primer, Top coat (Solid, Base Coat, and Clear Coat), including Plastic painting process.


• Maintain & monitor process parameters (temperature, flow rate, pressure, humidity, air balance) as per standard operating conditions.


• Monitor and control paint consumption, booth and oven parameters. for best energy and cost efficiency.


• Coordinate with maintenance for timely resolution of equipment or automation issues impacting production.

Paint Quality & Process Control

• Ensure paint film meets DFT (Dry Film Thickness), gloss, orange peel, and appearance standards.


• Develop Quality assurance Process, control plans, SOP s etc. to support production and ensure smooth running of the process


• Plan & Conduct quality checks / confirmation on the line ( Paint thickness, adhesion, finish etc.) & coordinate Lab tests towards process validation according to Volvo standards


• Work with the Quality team to analyze paint defects (e.g., runs, dust, fish eyes, pinholes) and drive corrective actions.


• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement Poka-Yoke / Mistake-proofing for process-related defects.


• Collaborate with suppliers for paint quality and formulation consistency (e.g., Nippon, Kansai, BASF).

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Implement Kaizen, TPM, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives in the paint shop.


• Lead projects for cycle time reduction, paint utilization improvement, and energy savings.


• Ensure process optimization towards consistent quality and higher transfer efficiency.


• Participate in new model trials, paint trials, and process validation during product changeovers.


• Drive Six Sigma / DOE studies for paint process capability (Cp, Cpk).

New Model & Equipment Implementation

• Support new model introduction (NPI) in paint shop fixture validation, robot path teaching, paint booth calibration, and layout modification.


• Coordinate with vendor teams (D rr, ABB, Fanuc, Eisenmann, etc.) during commissioning of new lines or upgrades.


• Develop and validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Process Control Plans (PCPs).


• Participate in PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) and layout improvement studies.

Automation & Control Systems

• Handle Siemens S7 / Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems used in the paint process.


• Trouble shoot PLC/HMI/Supervisory systems & able to program the logic control systems


• Knowledge on communication protocols/Network Ethernet, Profinet


• Monitor and fine-tune robotic control systems (ABB/Durr/Fanuc) for paint application consistency.


• Interface PLCs with SCADA systems for real-time process data monitoring and alarms.


• Implement automation improvements to enhance process stability and reduce manual intervention.

Project - Installation & Commissioning

• Validate Paint shop RFQ Coordinate for Installation & Commissioning of automation systems in paint shop project


• Coordinate with vendors , Project , Safety & Maintenance team during project phase


• Ensure equipment installation, commissioning & prove out as per the standard in brown field project


• Provide feedback during engineering phase of the project to vendors and ensure necessary controls are in place for SQPDC of the process

Area

Key Competencies

Education:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience:

• 3 8 years in automobile paint shop process/manufacturing engineering.


• Exposure to robotic painting, PLC-controlled paint lines, and new model trials preferred. Experience in automotive paint shops desired