Join a Global Automotive Manufacturer Driving Innovation in Surface Finishing

Our client, a well-established Tier 1 automotive supplier located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) , is seeking an experienced Coatings Engineer to join its Engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about coating technologies, process optimization, and continuous improvement within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

? Lead initiatives to improve coating performance, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

? Develop, validate, and optimize coating processes for automotive components, ensuring consistent production results.

? Evaluate new coating materials, chemical formulations, and application methods through testing and analysis.

? Monitor and support electrocoating (E-Coat), powder coating, and related finishing processes to maximize quality and reliability.

? Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues and implement long-term process improvements.

? Analyze production data, identify process trends, and recommend corrective actions to improve throughput and reduce defects.

? Support product launches, process validation activities, and continuous improvement projects.

? Develop and maintain process documentation, operating standards, and quality procedures while ensuring compliance with automotive industry requirements.





? Provide technical guidance to laboratory personnel and support testing activities related to coating performance and process control.

? Ensure manufacturing processes comply with environmental, health & safety, and quality standards.

What We're Looking For

✅ Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.

✅ 3–5+ years of experience working with industrial coating systems within a manufacturing environment.

✅ Previous experience with E-Coat, powder coating, paint systems, or surface finishing technologies is highly preferred.

✅ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

✅ Experience leading process improvement and manufacturing optimization projects.

✅ Excellent communication and project coordination skills.

✅ Strong organizational and time management abilities.

✅ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

✅ Experience interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models is considered an asset.

Why Join?

✔ Work with a respected Tier 1 automotive supplier .

✔ Opportunity to influence advanced manufacturing processes.

✔ Collaborative engineering environment.

✔ Career development and long-term growth opportunities.

✔ Competitive compensation and comprehensive perks package.

If you're an experienced Coatings Engineer looking to make an impact within a world-class automotive manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Bruno Arantes at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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