Custom Spray Process Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Custom Spray Process Engineer serves as the technical owner of custom coating and spray manufacturing processes, supporting both prototype development and production operations. This individual is responsible for identifying process bottlenecks, prioritizing improvements, and implementing solutions that increase efficiency, quality, and throughput. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, the Process Engineer will lead continuous improvement initiatives, evaluate new technologies, drive automation efforts, and support the transition of new products from prototype to production. Because the organization operates in a highly customized manufacturing environment, this role requires a hands‑on engineer who is comfortable troubleshooting equipment, developing maintenance programs, creating manufacturing documentation, and establishing best practices for one‑of‑a‑kind processes and equipment. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, embraces change, and can balance immediate production needs with long‑term process and automation improvements. The salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 annually depending on education, experience and skillset.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years of Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (10+ years welcomed) Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing process changes that improve manufacturing performance Hands-on engineering experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and processes; comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments with exposure to ISO 13485, FDA/GMP requirements, AS9100, aerospace, or similar quality systems Experience participating in equipment validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) Ability to analyze manufacturing data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions Experience leading cross-functional projects involving Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite, JD Edwards, or similar) Strong communication skills with the ability to create work instructions, train operators, and drive adoption of new processes Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Medical device manufacturing experience ISO 1385 at least 1 year of experience Aerospace, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience Spray knowledge Experience with automation, robotics, and process monitoring systems Experience with SCADA platforms (Ignition preferred) Experience with Minitab or other statistical analysis tools Coating, spray process, surface treatment, or finishing process experience Experience with optical measurement equipment, metrology systems, or profilometers Capital equipment implementation and project management experience #J-18808-Ljbffr International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)