Chemical Engineering

Automotive Manufacturing experience in paint area, deep knowledge in automotive paint application. Data driven, problem solving tools, proficient in translating VoC to process and implementation of action plans. English (advanced)

Competencies                                                                              

Paint Data Analysis    Problem Solving and Process Improvement                                Product and Process Quality (Paint University)                          Supplier Partnerships                   Process confirmation and Auditing                       Run Production                               Lean                      Process Development                  Safety and Environmental Compliance                                Six Sigma                            Manufacturing Maintenance                     Risk Management                           Project Management    

Required Training/Systems/Access                                                                 

Paint University                               Buyoff process (e.g. PROTAG)                  PFMEA/MFMEA-Process/Machine Failure Mode and Effects Analysis                        Continuous Improvement (CI) Mapping                                Data analysis (regression, correlation, interpretation)                   Cycle Time / Uptime                      Ford Production System (FPS) tools, methods and processes                             Basic Material Science                                Minitab                                 Paint Process Ovens                     Paint Process (Conventional/Compact, e.g. 3 Wet, 2 Wet, Tutone Wet on Wet)          Dl Water – Manufacturing Ion Exchange, RO Skids                     Paint Appearance                           FIS (Factory Information System)                           Bottleneck/Constraint Analysis                              QOS                       OHSIM                 APT                        6Sigma Black Belt                          Managing Change                          Control Plan                      Basic Color Science, Color Measurement, and Color Harmony Process                     Basic Primer, Basecoat and Clear Coat Chemistry and Functionality                     Corrosion Coatings – Basic Pretreatment / Ecoat Chemistry and Functionality Environmental Abatement Equipment / Solvent Recovery                            Material Safety Data Sheet

Generic Roles & Responsibilities       

Identify and manage paint facilities and equipment to attend customers needs and process improvement.                                                 Chemical paint processes deep knowledge, paint shop operating procedures, control plan, material specifications for daily production requirements.                                          Assure compliance and deep knowledge on paint shop control plan. Follow procedures and specifications applicable to paint (PT-ED and 3Wet)                    Review material, processes and equipment parameters based on plant performance data and create improvement plans.                                   Finished vehicle quality evaluation for paint system according to specifications and creation of improvement plans as needed.                                                Assess process from chemical perspective and create improvement plans.                              Develops and implements new paint technologies from concept to plant implementation.                                             Provides traditional and non-traditional solutions to paint- related issues across multiple disciplines and multiple manufacturing functions.                                          Mentors others in plant audits for control plan execution, adherence to engineering specifications, plant skill set verification and overall paint quality system.                            Keep the team aligned to the different paint quality strategies implementation.        Paint material suppliers coach and follow up for Ford requirements adherence.   Create strategies for improving FTT performance according to customer needs.   Create 6sigma projects focused on paint quality according to warranties and process/product specs.                                              Work along with Global Paint Engineering for implementation of new materials, processes and technologies.                                    Daily data analysis for assigning priorities and coach the paint team in terms of quality.                                 Assure all paint productive material comply with environmental regulations and requirements.                                   Compliance and adherence to FPS processes & tools (KUPS, SOI, GPA, etc).      Quality report outs compliance as required