E-Coat Supervisor/Engineer

E-Coat Supervisor/Engineer

Location: US Gestamp Washtenaw

Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. The E-Coat Engineer/Supervisor oversees all e-coat paint system operations, ensuring equipment performance, process quality, and production efficiency. This role supports both maintenance and manufacturing teams through technical expertise, process improvements, troubleshooting, and training. The position leads product launches, equipment upgrades, and throughput improvement initiatives while ensuring safety, quality, and cost goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily E-Coat system operations and ensure process consistency.
• Drive equipment and process improvements to optimize uptime and quality.
• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance practices; train maintenance and production teams.
• Troubleshoot advanced system, programming, and process issues.
• Support product launches and engineering changes.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality (IATF/TS), and environmental (ISO) standards.
• Perform and document lab testing (titrations, solids, film builds, panel processing).
• Develop and maintain E-Coat process documentation and standardized work.
• Participate in audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and support the achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and vendors.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's in Engineering + 3 years of E-Coat/engineering experience, or
• Associate degree + 5 years of E-Coat/engineering experience, or
• 7+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 manufacturing experience preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide. Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us? - You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria. - This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects. - You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done. - You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams. Join the Gestamp team!