Summary
The Facility Engineer – Paint and Industrial Cleaning & Dirt Fighting is responsible for safeguarding Class A surface quality in the automotive painting process by leading contamination control, clean zone management, and all paint shop-related industrial cleaning operations. The role requires deep technical knowledge in paint defect prevention, strong leadership, and collaboration across quality, production, and maintenance functions to drive a dirt-free paint environment.
You Will:
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Develop and implement comprehensive dirt-fighting and contamination control strategies for the paint shop
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Oversee airflow, filtration, and pressure balancing in paint booths, clean tunnels, and sealing areas
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Use light booths, surface analyzers, and MES/QMS systems to detect, analyze, and reduce paint defects
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Manage body cleaning technologies such as ostrich feather dusters, blow-off stations, and tack-off mats
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Maintain and control cleanroom entry systems including air showers and tacky zones
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Lead industrial cleaning technicians and manage external janitorial contractors
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Coordinate cleaning of paint booths, ovens, pre-treatment tunnels, HVAC systems, and water treatment areas
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Enforce strict cleaning cycles based on production shifts and equipment usage thresholds
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Supervise dry and wet cleaning procedures, including de-sludging activities
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Operate and monitor booth filtration systems, sludge removal systems, mist separators, and AHUs
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Ensure performance and hygiene of dehumidification and climate control systems
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Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule preventive actions on cleaning-related assets
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Maintain compliance with OEM paint quality requirements and Class A surface standards
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Conduct particle counts, cleanliness audits, and blacklight inspections
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Lead root cause investigations for dirt-related defects and implement corrective actions cross-functionally
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Enforce EHS standards related to chemical handling, VOC emissions, and paint shop safety
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Ensure proper use and availability of PPE for all team members
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Manage safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous cleaning waste in line with regulations and sustainability goals
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Apply Lean, TPM, and 5S principles to continuously improve cleaning processes
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Analyze defect trends and environmental data to eliminate recurring contamination sources
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Track and report KPIs including dirt-related defect rates, cleaning efficiency, and unplanned downtime
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Supervise cleaning of ancillary paint shop items such as body holders, skids, dollies, robot covers, and operator clothing
You Bring:
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Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
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5–8 years of experience in an automotive paint shop, with at least 3 years in a cleanliness, contamination control, or quality-focused supervisory role
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Deep expertise in contamination control, dirt-fighting strategies, airflow design, and clean zone management
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Strong technical knowledge of paint booth systems, pre-treatment processes, ovens, and supporting infrastructure
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Proven root cause analysis capability using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and Pareto
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Hands-on experience with filtration systems, sludge removal, mist collectors, and HVAC cleanliness
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and enforce SOPs in high-cleanliness environments
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Strong EHS and environmental compliance knowledge related to VOCs, chemical handling, and hazardous waste
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Data-driven mindset with experience using MES/QMS systems, particle counts, and KPI dashboards
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Practical application of Lean, 5S, and TPM methodologies
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Experience supporting ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 audit readiness
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Strong communication, coordination, and technical reporting skills
