Coating & Fabrication Process Engineer

Job description

Position Summary The Coating & Fabrication Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes related to metal coating operations (e.g., galvanizing, liquid paint, plating, conversion coatings, etc.) and tube/metal fabrication processes (e.g., cutting, forming, coiling, insulating). This role drives improvements in quality, yield, throughput, cost, and safety while supporting production teams and meeting customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: Process Engineering & Optimization: - Improve coating and fabrication processes to reduce defects, scrap, and rework - Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and control plans - Lead process trials (DOE, pilot runs) to validate improvements and new materials - Troubleshoot coating/fabrication issues such as adhesion failures, surface defects, quality issues, dimensional variation, etc. Coating Operations Support: - Manage coating system performance (chemistry control, line speed, cure cycles, surface prep) - Monitor coating thickness, uniformity, adhesion, cure performance, and appearance standards - Coordinate with suppliers on coating materials, pretreatment chemica...