About KI Industries Inc. KI Industries, founded in 1964, specializes in the design and manufacture of decorative plastic and die cast components for the automotive and appliance industry. Our attention to aesthetics and technical expertise creates components that our customers know will provide their end consumers with a high-quality interface experience. Those elements, in combination with our outstanding customer service and passion for delivering high quality product, make KI a trusted leader in the decorative parts industry. KI Industries is headquartered in Berkeley, Illinois, USA; we also have a regional office and production facilities in Asia and two manufacturing facilities in Querétaro, Mexico. Our wide global footprint provides extensive opportunity for growth and expansion. Across all our locations KI strives to find talented individuals who are highly motivated to work in a fast paced yet rewarding work environment. We seek creative, hard-working, and innovative personnel who will believe in the KI brand and the service & products we provide. For further information, please visit our website at www.kiindustries.com. About the Job As a Paint Development Engineer at KI Industries Inc., you will play a crucial role in managing part design, tooling development, and painting activities for plastic injection molded highly decorative parts. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure compliance with KIMx guidelines and uphold the standards established at Plant 3 and Plant 6. You will have the chance to contribute to the enhancement of product quality and innovation in a rapidly evolving industry. This position is a full-time opportunity. ResponsibilitiesManage, control and promote the KPI's/objectives/goals of the department and promote KPI's of KI México.Oversee the implementation of new paint processes within the KI paint lines.Organize capacity information on KI's paint lines for KI management reportingPropose Paint line optimizations for future capacity growthMonitor paint quality through inspections, data analysis, and corrective action implementation.Working experience with UV paint application.Specify requirements for a new paint line while working with the manufacturing personal on implementationProgram Fanuc Paintmate robots for both painting operation and material movement operations.Maintain and promote the implementation of 5's in the manufacturing plantsParticipate as a key member of RFQ/Team Feasibility Review meetings, as well as DFM (design for manufacturing) meetings.Promote using best practices when designing paint fixtures and masks.Advises management on new developments that may affect profitability, schedule, costs, customer relationships, and/or interdivisional relationships.Prepare and present reports on paint department performance and cost metrics.Works with QA on tooling subcontractor facility surveys and manufacturing processes to ensure ability to meet quality control and technical requirements.Proficiency on reading prints, making correction recommendations and measurements methods. Qualifications8+ years of experience in a similar position.Fluent in Spanish and English.Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.Advanced skills in, CAD, SolidWorks and PTC CREO.Comprehensive understanding of tool design principles.Painting Processes experience. Thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of engineering resins and injection molding processes, including conventional gas assist.Demonstrated proficiency in identifying and addressing various plastic materials and their painting requirements.Familiarity with effective 8D problem-solving techniques.Ability to interpret GD&T, part geometry, and recommend design modifications to optimize part molding processes.Capable of determining optimal gating methods, cooling requirements, estimated cycle time, secondary operations, and packaging needs.Experience in designing experiments and conducting DOE, with proficiency in follow-up capability studies and measurement methods.Knowledgeable about mold construction techniques, different tool steel variables, and proficient in recommending mold correction procedures for tool enhancement.Skilled in machine setups, starts and stops, mold care, and vigilant process monitoring. Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.