Position Title Paint Process Development Engineer
Country United States
Position Description This position is responsible for supporting the Paint Business Unit by coordinating and leading continuous improvement activities within the Paint Process Group and providing technical leadership for the implementation of new and existing paint surface treatment materials, application methods, and process systems. Developing a strategic business plan for implementation and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within cross-functional engineering forums.
Core Responsibilities:
• Comply with all Volvo safety regulations and training for Continuous Improvement of Volvo paint processes
• Prioritize and implement continuous improvement activities within the Paint Business Unit for paint and surface treatment materials, application methods, and process systems
• Develop and maintain a strategic business plan for new or existing paint and surface treatment materials, application methods, and process systems implementations
• Support process technicians and engineers on continuous improvement activities
• Create test methods and systems to assess process capability and control of paint and surface treatment process systems; validate performance in comparison to marketplace competitors
• Participate in cross-functional engineering forums within the Paint Business Unit to support and/or troubleshoot quality, delivery, and productivity issues
• Determine process system specifications required for all paint and surface treatment materials, including alignment with new and existing manufacturing technologies
• Initiate and execute various experiment designs and feasibility studies for emerging paint and surface treatment process systems and manufacturing technologies
• Coordinate and prioritize derivative and platform projects and promote a culture of continuous improvement with plant personnel, material suppliers and equipment suppliers
Required Competencies:
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
• Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results
• Informing : Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information
• Integrity and Trust : Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished trust in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain
• Learning - On - The-Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything
• Perseverance : Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Priority Setting : Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus
• Self - Development : Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits
Additional Required Competencies:
• Action Oriented : Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Functional / Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Motivating Others: Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; can assess each person's hot button and use it to get the best out of him/her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel his/her work is important; is someone people like working for and with
• Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers
Minimum Education and Required Experience:
• BS Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering with high level technical paint manufacturing experience in Auto/Truck Paint; or 6 years of advanced technical paint manufacturing experience in Auto/Truck Paint.
• Demonstrated ongoing continuous education in paint processes, paint, and surface treatment materials, while recognizing the limitations and creating improvements for paint process systems.
• Demonstrated passion for Paint business performance and safety.
Required Skills:
• Advanced fundamental understanding of paint and surface treatment materials, and translate experimental solutions into process engineering requirements
• High level of demonstrated computer skill proficiency including but not limited to, Microsoft products (Power Point, Word, Excel, etc.)
Other Requirements:
• All documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required.
• Demonstrate Quality and Financial accountability (Quality improvements and cost reductions)
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Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
Auto req ID 144734BR
Organization Group Trucks Operations
State / Province Virginia
City/Town Dublin
Employment/Assignment Type Regular
Travel Required (maximum) Occasional Travel
Functional Area Manufacturing Engineering
Last application date 02-Nov-2023
US Disclaimer text Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/Disability/Veteran