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Senior Paint Engineering Leader (Automated Paint Operations)

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp -
Greeneville, TN

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Job Details

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Automotive wet painting
Performance improvement leadership
Workplace safety
Production data analysis
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Team leadership
Design of manufacturing processes
Design of experiments
Mechanical Engineering
Safety standards in production
Engineering process optimization
Quality control preventive actions
Shift management
Cost control
8 years
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Production validation processes
Automotive engineering
Decision making
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Data-driven problem-solving
Industrial robotic systems
Quality assurance experience within automotive industry
Managing manufacturing teams
Operational excellence initiatives
Environmental issues
Manufacturing engineering
PPAP
OEM

Full Job Description

Huf NA, Greeneville (TN) I United States (US)

Senior Paint Engineering Leader (Automated Paint Operations)

We are a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems as well as car access and authorization systems for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 in Velbert, Germany, we are an independent, family-owned company with around 7,500 employees at locations in Europe, America and Asia and achieved sales of more than EUR 1.2 billion in the financial year 2023.

Your Role (TPS Mindset)

Own and continuously improve the automated paint process by building stable, repeatable, and waste-free operations. This role is responsible for developing robust paint processes, eliminating variation, and leading a team to achieve world-class quality, flow, and cost performance.

We are looking for a proven paint process leader who not only understands the technology, but takes ownership, drives problem solving at the root cause, and builds sustainable systems that perform without firefighting.

Own process stability first, then improvement
Establish and maintain a fully controlled paint process (Air Make-Up Unit (AMU), airflow, booth conditions, film build, color position) with clear standards and visual management
Develop robust processes—not temporary fixes
Use Design of Experiments (DOE), confirmation runs, and data-driven decision making to eliminate variation and permanently reduce defects
Lead with Toyota Production System (TPS) problem solving discipline
Drive 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) to address root causes—not symptoms. Ensure countermeasures are sustained through standard work
Standardize and sustain excellence
Define, implement, and audit standard work, startup checks, and daily management routines across all shifts
Optimize automation for consistency and flow
Improve robot programs (paths, angles, Z-moves) to ensure uniform film build, repeatability, and cycle efficiency
Build people capability and ownership
Lead and develop a multi-shift technical team to think and act as process owners—not firefighters
Drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) performance
Improve First Time Quality (FTQ), Net Equipment Effectiveness (NEE), and cost through systematic waste reduction and process control.

Your Skills

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, materials, manufacturing or related field or equivalent experience
Deep automotive paint expertise
- 8+ years in automated paint systems (plastics preferred)
- Proven track record of developing and stabilizing paint processes
Leadership with ownership mindset
- Experience leading multi-shift teams
- Self-motivated, accountable, and drives results without escalation
Strong problem solver (not trial-and-error)
- Hands-on with DOE, root cause analysis, and process validation
- Focus on sustainable countermeasures
Technical mastery
- Robot paint application optimization (paths, angles, coverage)
- Understanding of material behavior, film build, and environmental impact
Quality system knowledge
- PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP
- Experience with OEM paint standards
Lean / TPS mindset
- Demonstrated ability to create standardized, visual, and stable processes
- Focus on eliminating waste and variation

What we offer

Stable, controlled paint process with clear standards and minimal variation
Measurable reduction in top defects and scrap cost
Improved FTQ and NEE performance
A team that owns the process and solves problems at the root cause
Sustainable systems in place—not dependence on individuals
Competitive pay
Full comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, flexible spending account
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off

Huf celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp.

Michelle Myers

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