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$129k-154k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Days Ago
Axalta Coating Systems is Hiring a Principal Engineer Near Houston, TX
Job Description:
AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS
Title: Powder Coatings Principal Process Engineer
Reports to: Technology Leader, Industrial Coatings
Location: Houston, Texas, US
Role Summary
The Powder Coatings Principal Process Engineer serves as the primary interface between the powder product development teams and the regional/global powder coating manufacturing network, focusing on scale-up of intermediates and finished products, manufacturing support, and process improvement.
Responsibilities:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS
Title: Powder Coatings Principal Process Engineer
Reports to: Technology Leader, Industrial Coatings
Location: Houston, Texas, US
Role Summary
The Powder Coatings Principal Process Engineer serves as the primary interface between the powder product development teams and the regional/global powder coating manufacturing network, focusing on scale-up of intermediates and finished products, manufacturing support, and process improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Scale up and bring new products and technologies from the laboratory into the manufacturing environment.
- Lead advancements in understanding the relationship between key product attributes and critical process parameters in scaling from the laboratory to commercial production
- Work closely with business, site manufacturing, technology, quality and product management teams to define, prioritize, develop and implement manufacturing technology improvements to enhance product quality and improve product cost in alignment with strategic business/ technology direction
- Advance understanding of process variations and key parameters impacting plant performance
- Participate in manufacturing cross functional forums to support and/or troubleshoot plant process and quality issues, process safety and capital projects implementation, interfacing with personnel at all levels of the organization including globally.
- Support the transfer of products between sites to optimize manufacturing footprint
- Advance fundamental understanding of powder coatings process technology and manufacturing operations
- Propose, document, and implement manufacturing standard best practices across the network
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree minimum; advanced degree preferred
- 7 years' experience in Engineering/Process engineering, preferably in continuous flow manufacturing and/or chemical batch manufacturing operations environments
- Foundational technical knowledge of paints and coatings, and specifically, knowledge of powder coatings production technology and unit operations is desired
- Effective written and oral communication
- Knowledge and use of designed experimentation and statistical data analysis
- Demonstrated project management skills and cross-functional teamwork
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical programs, learn new technologies, effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- The ability to work and influence collaboratively and effectively within a global and diverse population
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$129k-154k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/26/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/12/2024
WEBSITE
axalta.com
HEADQUARTERS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
2013
CEO
ROBERT BRYANT
REVENUE
$3B - $5B
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
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