Paint Production Engineer

Paint Production Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing Location: Georgetown, KY (On-Site) 1515541 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Industry: Automotive Manufacturing Experience: 2+ Years Preferred Position Overview K&K Technical Group is seeking a motivated Paint Production Engineer to support new vehicle model launches and paint manufacturing operations at a major automotive manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky.

The ideal candidate will have experience with 2D/3D CAD modeling, automotive manufacturing processes, and project coordination. This position involves working closely with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful implementation of new vehicle models while maintaining quality, safety, productivity, and cost standards.

Key Responsibilities

Support new vehicle model launches and simultaneous engineering activities within automotive paint manufacturing operations. Collaborate with design, production engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution. Review and analyze 2D and 3D engineering drawings using AutoCAD and CATIA. Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

Coordinate engineering activities between vehicle design and manufacturing operations. Support manufacturing trials, production readiness, and process improvement initiatives. Develop and update engineering standards, checklists, and project documentation. Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing quality, safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Participate in cross-functional engineering meetings and project reviews. Provide hands-on engineering support within an automotive manufacturing environment. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience. 2+ years of engineering experience preferred, including internship or co-op experience.

Minimum 1 year of experience with 3D CAD drawings and modeling. Proficiency with AutoCAD and CATIA for 2D and 3D engineering applications. Experience with project scheduling, planning, and coordination. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of automotive manufacturing experience. Experience supporting automotive paint production or body manufacturing processes. Experience with new model launches or simultaneous engineering. Experience using CATIA for engineering data analysis. Project management or manufacturing process improvement experience. Additional Position Details Work Location: Georgetown, Kentucky – 100% On-Site Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, or plant shutdown support based on project needs.

Travel: Approximately 12%, including potential domestic and international travel to Canada and Mexico. Work Environment: Automotive manufacturing and production engineering facilities. Safety Requirements: Ability to work in production areas while following all required safety and PPE procedures. About K&K Technical Group K&K Technical Group provides engineering, technical staffing, and professional services to leading manufacturing and industrial organizations.

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