AME Paint Engineer- Plant D

POSITION SUMMARY

The Paint Advanced Engineer serves as the technical authority for industrial paint and surface finishing processes, supporting manufacturing operations, new product introductions, and technology deployment. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, optimization, and standardization of paint processes to ensure product quality, cost effectiveness, safety, and environmental compliance.

This position works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, Maintenance, and Safety to support NPDI programs, capacity expansions, and continuous improvement initiatives, requiring a high level of autonomy and technical leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and own paint and surface finishing processes including pretreatment, powder coating, liquid paint, and curing systems.

• Support NPDI programs by defining paint specifications, validation plans, and production ramp-up strategies.

• Develop and maintain paint process standards, control plans, and operating procedures.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, cycle time, and material cost reduction.

• Analyze paint-related defects using Six Sigma and root cause methodologies.

• Lead paint equipment selection, layout design, and capital projects.

• Ensure regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance of paint operations.

• Provide technical guidance to technicians and operators.

• Maintain documentation including BOM impact, routings, PFMEA, and work instructions.

• Support supplier evaluations and material qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with specialization in industrial paint processes.

• Strong experience with powder coating and/or liquid paint systems.

• Knowledge of pretreatment chemistry, curing systems, and defect analysis.

• Experience supporting NPDI and capital projects.

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge.

• Fluency in English and Spanish.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.

• Six Sigma certification preferred. }

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.

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