Paint Manufacturing Engineer - São Caetano Do Sul/sp

Hybrid Position: Materials Of Painting

This position requires being physically present 3x a week (Tuesday to Thursday) in São Caetano do Sul - may require more times according to projects/demands.

Responsibilities:

• Support and direct all matters and problems of painting materials, of all plants in South America.
• Be a focal point and representative before the Global team, in the matters of painting materials of the region
• Be able to evaluate and act on problems related to new and existing products, in terms of product and manufacturing requirements
• Planning and execution of projects, involving all painting support areas
• Coordination and tracking of all areas
• Financial control of projects.
• Collect and store Lessons Learned continuously
• Utilize lessons learned whenever applicable.
• Identify requirements and needs of plant operation, process and maintenance.
• Define and execute strategies, together with all support areas
• Plan Validations, according to BoE, BoP, BoO, PCPs, TEBs, TIS and GTR.
• Develop descriptive memoranda for contracts (SOR).
• Develop Cost Book/AR based on benchmark.
• Scale critical items at the appropriate time.
• Meet the project schedule.
• Control all issues and project actions, including items from all support areas.
• Lead the resolution of PRTS process or material item problems.
• The work may involve the development and testing of advanced material technologies.
• Support in financial information and status of activities for report and Expense Control, Schedule and Capitalization.
• Actively participate in Global Conferences, presenting your plans or reviewing global standards.
• Evaluate and solve problems in the validation phase of Product and Process (PPV, MVB s / ns and SORP).
• Study the BoOs and the PCPs, access the PQRS system to check pending actions, elaborating a summary of the items pending, of the deviations requested by the plants and of what is not being attended.
• Schedule meetings with the plants to discuss the items, prepare the PCP level 3, with a goal of zero pending items in the BoOs and in the PCPs.
• All actions must be aligned with the Material Lead.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience in painting process controls
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemistry as a differential)
• Active CREA
• Intermediate English
• Full mobility for national and international travel. With long and constant periods.
• Full flexibility to work on weekends, holidays and in different shifts.
• Availability to work in São Caetano do Sul and be constantly present in the factories accompanying the development and implementation of projects.
• Demonstration of basic understanding of the process requirements involved in the manufacturing process

Desired Requirements:

• Knowledge of GM GVDP, BOP, BOE, GTR, PCP timings
• Advanced or fluent English

Skills:

• Problem-solving, analysis, communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstration of excellent analytical capacity, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
• Demonstration of capacity to manage challenging projects and tasks with a high level of autonomy and responsibility for the results
• Demonstration of initiative to go beyond assigned tasks to improve results and/or help others

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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