E033 Paint Production Engineer in Lexington, Kentucky

Link-Belt Cranes is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sales of mobile cranes. Founded over 150 years ago, with corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, join an organization that understands its greatest resource is people and they are what makes the difference. Currently we have a Paint Engineer role open on 1st shift. The Paint Engineer will provide engineering support for ongoing and new operations. Essential functions of the position include:Responsible for improving overall paint process. Develop technical and equipment specifications to support paint process. Provides technical information related to cost estimating and cost reduction. Designs methods for maintaining or increasing production levels while improving production costs, yields, quality, and safety as related to paint.Develops and updates process procedures that conform to LBC production system, lean manufacturing, and LBC quality system. Ensure that documentation is accurate and complies with LBC Production System Standard WorkTroubleshoots paint process problems and identifies solutions which reduce downtime and maintenance costs. Makes recommendations for process adjustments to offset changing environment conditions.Monitors paint process equipment, paint, and painter workmanship technique. This includes regularly scheduled process audits, document compliance and monitors finished product for paint defects.Key liaison between LBC, paint supplier, sub-contractors and customers. Coordinates activities with other LBC departments (Design Engineer, Planning etc.)Designs and conducts paint and/or paint equipment trials to determine performance capabilities, including interface with key suppliers. Stay abreast of new technology, processes and materials.Performs Project Management as assigned. General qualifications for this role:Four year college degree in Mechanical, Agriculture and/or Chemical Engineering Minimum of two (2) years’ related work experience Link-Belt Cranes does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies