Entry-Level Paint Process Engineer

Our plants arethe groundworkfor GM and aplaceof innovation. We need paint process engineer interns toutilizetheir creativity and innovation to develop efficiencies in material flow and support and define implementation of new processes and equipment. These tasks would teach youroot causinganalysis andproblem solvingas well as leadership skills to provide technical support and direction to support personnel/skilled trades within the organization. Quality and safety are extremely meaningful to us, so enforcing safe work practices is the highest priority, so you may develop and support safety protocols. There isa high levelof analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.

Responsibilities:

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Ensure that assembly processes aremaintainedto run effectively for enginemanufacturing
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Work with other team members on problem solving and continuous improvement initiativesdaily
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Collaborating with hourly and salaried employees
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Problem-solve (analyze data,determineroot causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting assembly,qualityorthroughput
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Actively identify& pursueopportunities to improve operations by reducingcost, reducing energy usage,improvequality, etc.
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Collaborate with production and maintenancepersonnel
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Resolve issues, implement improvements, and communicate status & opportunities, etc.
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Proposes and evaluates the processes for equipment in productionareas
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Provides technical support for manufacturingoperations
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Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/orperceptions
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Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas ofexpertise
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Activelyidentifiesnew areas for learning and takes advantage of learningopportunities
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Able to assign work to small or large groups ofemployees