Job Description:

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 145 years in the coatings industry.  With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

Role Summary:

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Process Engineer to join its Process Technology team located at the Mount Clemens Manufacturing Plant.  The successful candidate for this job will become a key member of the Global Process Technology team and provide support to Mount Clemens Finish Product Area.   

The primary responsibility of this position is to develop or improve the finish product manufacturing process technologies and advance fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes in support of Axalta growth and lean initiatives. The focus will be on finish product, equipment, and processes.  A primary function includes supporting capital projects to increase capability and capacity of the facility.  The successful candidate will help support the design, installation, and start-up of equipment and processes at Mount Clemens. 

Key Responsibilities:

Optimize manufacturing processes for Axalta by generating improvement ideas, designing, and performing experiments to support implementation on a plant scale.Support area capacity calculation and equipment utilization metrics. Lead process development and commissioning for capital projects.Collaborate with R&D and Alignment Chemists to support scale up of finish product and intermediate products.Participate in a forum to support and/or troubleshoot plant process and quality issues.Provide coaching on technical issues to both peers and associate investigators.Provide support and technical guidance for sister sites.Organize and facilitate meetings to promote manufacturing improvements for safety, productivity, and quality.Support and/or lead critical PSM elements, which includes, but not limited to: Management of Change (MOC),  PFMEA, Control Plans, PHA and others.Generate and share key manufacturing metrics.  Use data to facilitate positive change.  Interact with Axalta personnel in the business and operations functions on a routine basis.Build strong partnership with site leaders of all related functions.

Basic Qualifications:

B.S in Engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in process engineering is preferred.Knowledge and experience working in manufacturing environment.Experience in coatings industry is preferred.Demonstrated ability to work and contribute in a team environment.Effective written and oral communication.Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills.Candidate must have a working proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Key Behavioral Competencies:

A change agent that has successful track record of building strategic relationships with key stakeholders.Action and results oriented.Strong business acumenExcellent organizational & relationship management skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize work in a self-directed capacityOutstanding communication skills and ability to operate across countries, communicate and coordinate effectively across organizational boundariesAbility to positively influence others, create a passion for excellence, and execute multiple projects while meeting customer expectations

Our Company:

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.