Paint Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead paint process development to achieve expected quality levels in line with OEM specifications
• Ensure cost targets are met through optimization of paint consumption, scrap rates, and productivity
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including paint setting, laboratory, and suppliers
• Support the industrialization phase up to serial production readiness using APQP logic
• Ensure paint process stability regarding both product and process quality
• Analyze deviations, define corrective actions, and ensure sustainable implementation
• Lead productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement projects (Lean, Kaizen)
• Manage paint supplier activities and the integration of new materials
• Ensure full compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a comparable field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in painting, chemistry, or process engineering within the automotive industry
• Strong understanding of industrial painting processes (e.g., wet paint, powder coating, pretreatment)
• Proven experience working with OEM requirements and quality standards
• Experience contributing to project organizations
• Fluent in both German and English
• Structured, autonomous, and solution-oriented working style

About the Company

OPmobility is a global leader in sustainable and connected mobility, providing technological solutions across exterior and lighting systems, complex modules, and energy storage. With €11.5 billion in revenue and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, we combine global scale with local impact to accelerate the automotive energy transition.