Paint Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead paint development activities to achieve required quality levels and OEM specifications at committed costs
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including plant production, paint setting, laboratory, suppliers, and customers
• Ensure paint process stability regarding quality, repeatability, and consistency
• Manage technical relationships with raw material suppliers and validate new paint products
• Drive jig development from CAD design through on-site validation and prototype phases
• Lead paint trials, evaluate painted parts, and define necessary adjustments for robust performance
• Validate paint ranges, application parameters, and customer specifications for mechanical and appearance requirements
• Participate in run@rate events and support PPAP activities, including customer buy-offs
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and support productivity initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in paint, coatings, chemistry, or process engineering within the automotive industry
• Strong knowledge of liquid paint application processes for Class A automotive surfaces
• Experience in cross-functional project leadership or project organization
• Ability to measure and evaluate color, surface structure, and paint defects
• Proficiency in English
• Strong ownership mindset and analytical capabilities

About the Company

OPmobility (formerly Plastic Omnium) is a global leader in sustainable and connected mobility. With €11.5 billion in revenue and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, we develop technological solutions in exterior and lighting systems, complex modules, energy storage, and digital solutions to accelerate the automotive energy transition.