Job Details
Job Title: Quality Control Paint Inspection Specialist
Location: Montgomery, AL
Shift: 1st
Position Summary:
Technical Specialist of Quality Control Department in an automotive manufacturing environment. Oversee Paint Quality Control Lab. Oversee test lab equipment, incoming paint material, on-line audit evaluations, and Quality Non-Conformance Report ( QNCR ) process. Coordinate with QC Line Inspection team and Production team to ensure accurate communication and understanding of off-line and on-line issues.
Essential Functions:
- Make critical decisions regarding color match acceptance, E-coat, sealer, primer, and topcoat applications that affect customer satisfaction, warranty claims, and production downtime.
- Purchase, operate, and maintain a variety of paint and coatings test equipment.
- Develop and coordinate paint quality audits and QNCR program.
- Promptly identify and analyze problems related to manufacturing process and/or materials.
- Serve as liaison between suppliers, Lab, and Production.
- Analyze process control equipment for film build, smoothness (DOI), material standards, and new model development.
- Conduct material testing and analysis of incoming basecoat, clear coat, and sealers.
- Identify & improve color match of body to trim parts; provide direction to suppliers regarding color shift for overall color harmony.
- Control costs of Test Lab with established budget.
- Meet all other requirements as assigned.
- Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
Education
Bachelor s Degree (Chemical degree or Biology degree) or
equivalent preferred
Related Experience
- 0 10 years of job related experience desired
- Experience with paint in R & D or manufacturing environment
Skills / Knowledge
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
Additional Information:
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.
Our team members enjoy industry-leading benefits such as:
Competitive wages and bonus potential
15 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 10 paid vacation days
93% Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for Team Members and their families effective your first day!
28 paid days off (depending on date of hire)
401(k) savings plan with immediate company matching
Discounts on new vehicles of our brand
Tuition assistance program available
Fitness center, onsite cafeterias, and free team wear
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