Chemical Process Engineer, Vehicle Coating Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Help us perfect the finish

At NPAA, our coatings protect and beautify vehicles around the world. As a Chemical Process Engineer for our coating systems, you’ll be the go-to partner on the floor—guiding processes, elevating quality, and ensuring safe, reliable operations within our Operations Department.

How you’ll make a difference

Picture this: a new efficiency initiative launches in the morning, a vendor demo for a mixer upgrade at noon, and a layout redesign review by afternoon. You close the day by validating a revised production procedure and documenting results for standard work. That’s impact—measured in higher first-pass yield, smoother flow, and tangible cost savings.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and process control systems to boost batch quality, cut costs, strengthen reliability, and support quality programs.
• Design and run tests on new and existing production procedures; translate findings into improved standards.
• Plan, organize, and manage workflows and resources to meet demand.
• Improve facility layouts, production lines, machine operations, and network performance for maximum efficiency.
• Remove production barriers and resolve delays with urgency.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, contractors, and suppliers to deliver improvements.
• Ensure all manufacturing procedures align with safety and environmental regulations.
• Drive modernization by upgrading systems and processes with appropriate technologies.
• Coordinate and facilitate multiple efficiency initiatives through to realized, quantified benefits.
• Develop your capabilities while executing small capital projects from business case to startup.
• Engage vendors to define specifications, procure equipment/materials/parts, and evaluate products to quality standards.
• Work with in-house maintenance and external contractors to complete repairs and enhancements.
• Assess space and workflow needs; design equipment and workspace layouts for top productivity.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field (required).
• 3+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or similar role (preferred).
• Proven organization and ability to manage multiple projects at once (required).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication (preferred).

Compensation, benefits & culture

Position Salary: $67,912.00 to $107,244.80

Our total rewards include monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases, and an annual bonus incentive plan. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, paid time off, comprehensive health and welfare coverage, and a 401(k) with an exceptional company match. We celebrate you through recognition programs, support your growth with tuition reimbursement, and host events throughout the year—because you’re part of the NPAA family. Come join a great team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.