TPM - Automotive Paint Shop Engineer

The Drr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Drr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Drr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry

• Application Technology: Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives

• Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology

• Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology

• Woodworking Machinery and Systems: Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

Location: Southfield, MI

Position Summary:

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for technical coordination and decisions regarding technical issues in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager and the specialist departments

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Leader of all technical personnel for a project (internal & external)

• Coordination with project management for project schedule

• Controlling of the projects to achieve minimal manufacturing costs and schedule targets

• Main engineering interface regarding technique, quality, and target dates of a project

• Supports/substitutes the Senior Project Manager in the case of an absence

• Responsible for technical communication with the customer

• Overall, responsible for the technical clarification of the project with the customer, in collaboration with the engineering areas

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and automotive paint facility project execution experience

• Profound knowledge & experience of Paint & Final assembly Systems (PFS) such as Pre-Treatment & E-Coat systems, work decks and application systems, building utility systems, spray booths and paint application systems, ovens, coolers systems used in automotive manufacturing facilities - minimum 10 years' experience in paint shop engineering and Project Management, direct Durr product knowledge preferred

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making ability

• Experience in layout design management throughout project life cycle

• Knowledge of fully automated paint facilities (Paint, Sealer, Liquid Applied Sound Deadener LASD application robots & circulation systems) and experience in implementing industry 4.0 solutions in new or existing paint facilities

• Knowledge of explosive atmospheres & management methods in a paint shop environment

• Knowledge of Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA) in an automotive manufacturing environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Knowledge & experience of using of SAP preferred

• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules

• Good time management & organizational skills

• Good verbal communication & technical writing skills

• Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers

• Able to work well independently and in a team environment

• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions

• Adaptable to change in a learning environment

Additional Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass a drug test at any time during employment.

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervisory duties, though management of projects includes directing project related activities of the project team members.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Climb ladders or stairs

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on need. Frequent evening and weekend work are required. May be required to work holidays. Overtime may be required.

Travel:

This position requires moderate travel, roughly 40%. Travel can be both overnight and during the business day and can be both local and international.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Drr Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.