Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager - Surface Finishing -Liquid Painting (Projects & ME)

Position Title: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Surface Finishing: Liquid Painting (Projects & ME)

Location: Satyavedu

Job Description

The Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Surface Finishing (Liquid Painting - Projects & ME) is responsible for driving paint shop process engineering, robotic painting optimization, layout modifications, and continuous operational improvements. The incumbent leads initiatives to enhance First Time Through (FTT) rates, improve painted surface appearance, program painting robots/PLCs, and execute complete PPAP validations for painted components. Sitting at the intersection of process engineering and environmental sustainability, this role focuses on reducing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, lowering unit energy consumption, driving green energy initiatives, and expanding line capacity while enforcing strict safety and quality standards across liquid painting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Robotic & PLC Optimization: Program and troubleshoot paint application robots and PLC systems to eliminate operational errors, enhance surface appearance, and optimize maintenance routines.
• Process Quality & PPAP: Lead First Time Through (FTT) and OK rate improvement initiatives, resolve paint defects, and execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) validation for applicable painted parts.
• Layout Design & CAD Engineering: Leverage AutoCAD to design paint shop layouts, plan process flow expansions, and optimize equipment placement for new project integrations.
• Sustainability & VOC Reduction: Implement energy conservation projects, integrate green energy concepts, and drive VOC emission reduction programs within the liquid painting facility.
• Cost & Capacity Engineering: Execute cost optimization, paint consumption control, cycle time reduction, and shop-floor safety improvements to maximize overall paint shop capacity.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Surface Coating Technology, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of direct manufacturing engineering or project execution experience within an automotive liquid paint shop (OEM or Tier-1 automotive plastics/metallic coating facility).
• Core Competencies: Paint robot programming, PLC logic modification, PPAP execution, FTT optimization, VOC reduction, and CAD layout drafting.