Coating Engineer

Coating Engineer

Job Summary
Experienced Coating Engineer passionate about developing high-performance coating solutions that improve product reliability and longevity. Skilled in coating formulation, process development, testing, and failure analysis, with a proven track record of optimizing manufacturing processes and delivering measurable quality improvements. Dedicated to continuous improvement, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving.

Duties

• Identify and execute Hard Coat / Base coat process that meets or exceeds customer specifications and quality.
• Develop program and process that efficiently produces quality parts.
• Setup UV/Oven profiles that efficiently/effectively cure coatings materials.
• Setup initial Robot program that efficiently coats parts and meets customer specifications.
• Monitor process efficiency and material consumption to ensure maximum performance is being achieved.
• Establish standard process’s that can be followed by operators and technicians to effectively produce coated parts that meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Ensure all processes are in compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Provide technical support to technical team.
• Assist Industrial Engineer with the Design and development of coatings fixtures.
• Assist sales team with identifying tooling and process cost for quoting “New Business”.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical discipline is preferred. However, (5) Years of experience as outlined will be accepted for consideration
• Proven experience practicing in an industrial or manufacturing environment with a focus on coatings or materials development.
• Strong knowledge of polymers, plastics processing (including blow molding and injection molding), and process engineering principles.
• Experience with material testing, materials analysis, statistical analysis for research, and engineering data collection.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to translate technical data into actionable insights for diverse teams.
• Mechanical knowledge combined with laboratory experience in materials science or chemical analysis is highly desirable.

Preferred:

• Experience with powder coating, e-coat, or liquid paint systems.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Coating Inspector Certification (AMPP/NACE).

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person