About This Role
Developing and delivering a standardized paint training program that builds skills and drives consistency across the organization is the core of this role. As the Paint Subject Matter Expert, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance painting techniques and ensure every finished product meets engineering standards and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver hands-on paint training programs for supervisors, leads, and technicians, focusing on application techniques, quality, safety, and Morgan Engineering Standards.
- Develop and maintain standardized SOPs, training materials, and digital learning resources across all locations.
- Evaluate and certify painters at various competency levels using the Painter Skills Matrix.
- Partner with Quality and Warranty teams to investigate paint defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Provide hands-on guidance in automotive paint processes, equipment setup, blueprint interpretation, precision measurements, and application techniques.
- Troubleshoot paint-related challenges, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that enhance quality and efficiency.
- Support paint leaders across manufacturing locations to ensure consistent processes, training, and quality standards.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate paint operations, identify skill gaps, and implement best practices.
- Maintain accurate training and certification records while ensuring relevant team members understand and follow established paint procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, technical certification (CPC, CIP, ASE), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years in paint operations, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of automotive paint processes, application techniques, and industry standards.
- Experience delivering technical training and developing team member skills.
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with virtual reality (VR) training, instructional design, and modern learning technologies.
- Strong computer skills and experience coordinating training programs.
- Experience supporting training or operations across multiple manufacturing locations.
- Familiarity with Morgan Truck Body paint processes and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to engage teams at all levels.
- Ability to travel to other manufacturing locations approximately 25% of the time.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life).
- 401(k) with company match.
