Process Engineer

Paint Process Engineering Assistant Manager (Direct Hire)

Location: Ellabell, GA (Greater Savannah Area)

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 per year

Relocation:
Relocation Assistance Provided

TRC Talent is seeking a strategic Paint Process Engineering Assistant Manager for a global automotive manufacturer in Ellabell, GA. Located in Bryan County near Savannah, this facility is a premier Electric Vehicle (EV) mass-production plant. In this direct hire role, you will lead production schedules and process monitoring, ensuring output aligns with demand through forecasting and operational control.

Step into a career that offers the perfect balance of professional innovation and an unparalleled quality of life. Located just outside of historic Savannah, Georgia
, you’ll work at the forefront of automotive technology while living in one of the nation’s most celebrated regions.

• Culture & History: Immerse yourself in the "Hostess City of the South," featuring 22 historic squares, cobblestone streets, and world-renowned architecture.
• Fine Dining: Enjoy a legendary culinary scene, from sophisticated downtown fine dining to fresh-caught seafood along the coastal waterways.
• Coastal Living: Embrace the salt life. Whether it’s a beach day at Tybee Island or boating through scenic marshlands, the coast is your backyard.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be a key architect of success at this innovative EV plant, overseeing cutting-edge paint shop operations and driving the efficiency of production.

• Strategic Leadership: Set and oversee paint shop targets (Units Produced, Quality Index, and HPV) to ensure world-class output.
• Process Innovation: Analyze production data to optimize productivity, improve car paint quality, and implement cost-reduction strategies (labor, materials, and energy).
• Facility & New Model Management: Lead the integration of new vehicle models, facility modifications, and the installation/trial runs of next-generation painting technologies.
• Team Development: Supervise, train, and mentor operators and technicians, fostering a culture of safety and high performance.
• Investment & Planning: Review and manage supplementary investment items for process improvements and manage construction/trial run schedules.
• Safety & Environment: Improve the paint shop environment and proactively take action on safety regulations and accident prevention.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering.
• Experience: 3+ years of job-related experience, specifically within the automotive industry
  .
• Technical Savvy: Extensive knowledge of data analysis, production rate optimization (HPV), and Microsoft Office.
• Communication: Strong command of English;
  fluency in Korean is a preferred asset for business communication with global stakeholders.
• Mindset: A proactive problem-solver with a deep understanding of external markets and a commitment to building rapport across manufacturing units.
• Compliance: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship.

• Competitive Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 per year.
• Relocation Support: Assistance to help you transition smoothly to your new home on the Georgia coast.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and a competitive 401k plan.
• Innovation: The opportunity to shape the future of transportation at a cutting-edge EV manufacturing facility.

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