Categories: Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering

Location(s): Smyrna Vehicle Assembly

Job Schedule: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree

Sponsorship: No 

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We are currently looking for a Paint Engineer to join our team in Smyrna, TN. The Paint Engineer supports manufacturing, supply chain, and facility operations by assisting with specifying, designing, installing, and supporting communication, control, quality, and monitoring systems in assigned areas. Provides systems modifications as required to support model changes. Assists with specifying, designing, and installing new and modified process equipment in assigned areas. Assists with the maintenance of existing process equipment. Communicates with suppliers to facilitate design changes for new models and material technologies.

A Day in the Life:   

• Specifies, designs, and installs production and facilities systems in the assigned area; monitors systems and provides modifications as required to improve SQTC performance of current production models or support model changes in the assigned area; provides emergency response to daily manufacturing support problems and supports trial activity for kaizen, new model, and new equipment launch activity.

• Provides system problem-solving in assigned areas; ensures continuous reliability and uptime improvements to systems in assigned areas; analyzes trends and symptoms, addresses quality and downtime concerns, and provides countermeasures in a timely manner in support of current production or new model launch efforts

• Assists in the development of Capital and Expense budgets for assigned areas or programs; prepares project folders and conducts model and capacity studies with budget development. Prepares new model manufacturing plans.

• Identifies, studies, plans, executes, and tracks [M] WTB and TdC implementation ideas for body and plastics painting operations, including benchmarking of other Nissan and OEM plants.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• 2-5 years of experience with problem-solving, troubleshooting, or similar experience.

• A four-year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology is required. Equivalency will be considered for internal promotions only, with two years of experience equating to 1 year of education. i.e. Candidates with no degree but having 8 years of experience as a maintenance technician (journeyman level), programmer (engineering or quality), or robot tender/leader in a paint automation zone will meet the minimum educational requirements.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

                                                                              

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Smyrna Tennessee United States of America