Coatings Specialist - Process Pait Engineer

About Metalsa

We are a global commpany with 65+ years of experience in the automotive industry. We manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a betterfuture where we enrich communities every day by being commited to people, innovation and our planet.

If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa's vision on future mobility, we want you to join the team!

For more information visit: metalsa.com

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives focused on paint systems, corrosion protection, process innovation, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and external partners to support new product launches, manufacturing improvements, and the implementation of advanced technologies across the organization

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and standardization of paint and surface treatment best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Support new product launches and the implementation of paint-related manufacturing projects.
• Develop and maintain process standards, operating procedures, technical documentation, and training materials.
• Evaluate, validate, and implement new paint technologies, equipment, and manufacturing solutions.
• Conduct feasibility, capability, and capacity analyses for existing and future paint operations.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to ensure process compliance, customer requirements fulfillment, and successful product validation.
• Support RFQ activities and contribute technical input for new business opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Design and execute process trials and DOE (Design of Experiments) to optimize performance and process stability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience within the metal-mechanic manufacturing industry.
• 3+ years of experience in paint processes, e-coat, powder coating, liquid paint, surface treatment, or corrosion protection systems.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.