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Job Title: Paint Process EngineerJob Description

Lead quality process, material, cost, productivity, safety, environmental, and equipment improvement initiatives within the paint department. Ensure vehicle and process integrity with safety as a top priority.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and support change management within the paint group.

+ Provide daily process support ensuring minimal downtime within the line.

+ Lead new material introductions to ensure no negative impact on KPIs.

+ Lead equipment and refurbishment projects and/or process changes.

+ Support production-initiated kaizen to ensure no negative impact on KPIs.

+ Question and investigate daily inquiries from production and/or maintenance.

+ Coordinate cross-department investigations.

+ Investigate perceived process and/or equipment problems using systematic analysis.

+ Report identified problems, root causes, possible countermeasures, and recommended solutions to management.

+ Propose the best solution based on cost, time, feasibility, and impact on production and KPI targets.

+ Develop project proposals, strategies, and operating plans.

Essential Skills

+ Project management

+ Experience with paint systems

+ Knowledge of Fanuc robotics

+ Automotive manufacturing expertise

+ Process improvement skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

+ Experience with paint in a manufacturing environment

+ Experience with high visibility materials

+ Experience in process improvements and automation engineering

+ Experience with equipment installation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or another technical field

+ Willingness to work weekends and shutdown periods as necessary

Work Environment

The position is based in the Paint Group at the largest manufacturing facility in Kentucky. The environment is hot, dirty, loud, and involves working with many robots. The role requires 70% time on the floor and 30% at the desk. There are opportunities for additional training courses on-site, with benefits including two weeks of PTO, two weeks of paid shutdown, and nine paid holidays per year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.