Spraying Engineer

Responsibilities

· Develop, establish, and optimize spray painting processes for sheet metal and other components.

· Define suitable painting methods, equipment, parameters, and process sequences.

· Establish and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

· Optimize spray parameters such as paint viscosity, pressure, flow rate, spray distance, and curing conditions.

· Review customer drawings and specifications related to painting and surface finishing requirements.

· Support the development and trial production of new products.

· Conduct painting trials and prepare process recommendations for new projects.

· Work with Engineering and Production teams to ensure smooth transition from prototype to mass production.

· Evaluate and recommend suitable paints, coatings, thinners, and related materials.

· Work with suppliers to resolve paint material and technical issues.

· Monitor paint usage and support initiatives to reduce material wastage and production costs.

· Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

· Work closely with the Quality Department to improve painting quality and reduce rejection and rework.

· Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

· Optimize painting processes, equipment, manpower, and material usage.

· Support continuous improvement projects such as reducing paint wastage, rework, and cycle time.

· Monitor and improve process capability and consistency.

· Support the installation, setup, and maintenance of spray painting equipment.

· Troubleshoot issues related to spray guns, pumps, ovens, ventilation systems, and other painting equipment.

· Coordinate with Maintenance and external suppliers for equipment-related technical issues.

· Prepare and maintain process documentation, specifications, work instructions, and technical reports.

· Ensure painting processes comply with customer requirements and applicable quality and safety standards.

· Maintain records of process trials, testing, and improvement activities.

Requirements

· Minimum 3 years of experience in spray painting, powder coating, wet painting, surface finishing, or coating process engineering.

· Experience in a sheet metal manufacturing or metal fabrication environment will be an advantage.

· Knowledge of paint materials, coating processes, surface preparation, and painting defects.

· Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

· Able to work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and suppliers.

· Good communication and coordination skills.

Pay: Up to RM9,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development

Work Location: In person