Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Paint Shop (E-coat & Sealer)

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Paint Shop (E-coat & Sealer) 

Location: USA Level: Senior / Manager

Client Facing: Yes

About PAC Group:

At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.

Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Role Purpose:

Responsible for the development and industrialization of E-coat and sealer manufacturing processes, ensuring corrosion protection, sealing performance, and production robustness within a new factory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define E-coat and sealer process requirements, equipment concepts, and material application strategies.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA and Control Plans for E-coat and sealer operations.
• Support digital manufacturing validation, including process flow simulations.
• Prepare early manufacturing readiness documentation to support facility and equipment design.
• Collaborate with Product, Materials, and Quality teams to ensure performance targets.
• Support trials, pilot operations, and ramp-up.
• Participate in Program Integration & Governance activities and change-management processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience in automotive paint processes (E-coat and/or sealing).
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with greenfield paint shops.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing validation tools.