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Paint Technical Manager | Automotive Plastic Components
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Staff · 5+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. IAC Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
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International Automotive Components (IAC) Group is an automotive supplier headquartered in Luxembourg that designs and manufactures interior components and systems, including instrument panels, consoles, door panels, headliners and overhead systems, for major carmakers. The group has nearly 8,000 employees in 17 locations across five countries, with North American operations in Michigan, Alabama and Texas and plants in Monterrey and Toluca in Mexico. It hires injection molding die setters, maintenance and tooling technicians, paint technicians, quality and manufacturing engineers, launch material planners, program managers and finance and tax analysts.
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Paint Technical Manager | Automotive Plastic Components
Santa Catarina, Nuevo León
We are looking for a Paint Technical Manager to join our team in the automotive industry.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in automotive paint processes and maintenance, with the ability to lead process optimization, solve complex technical problems, improve quality and productivity, and develop high-performing technical teams
What will you do?
- Lead the technical strategy and continuous improvement of automotive paint processes and maintenance.
- Ensure process stability and optimization of critical painting parameters.
- Lead root cause analysis and technical problem-solving related to paint defects and process variation.
- Develop and implement actions focused on reducing scrap, rework and process variability.
- Drive improvements in productivity, quality, efficiency and operating costs.
- Provide technical leadership for paint booths, application systems, curing ovens, automation and associated equipment.
- Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering to ensure process performance.
- Participate in new product launches, process validations and implementation of new technologies.
- Support PFMEA, Control Plan and other automotive quality requirements.
- Lead technical improvement projects and promote a strong continuous improvement culture.
- Develop the technical capabilities of engineers and technicians within the paint operation.
- Provide technical support for audits and customer requirements related to the paint process.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Materials Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive paint processes and maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of paint booths, application systems, curing processes and paint process parameters.
- Experience in troubleshooting and permanent resolution of paint quality defects.
- Experience leading technical teams and/or multidisciplinary projects.
Knowledge of:
- PFMEA & Control Plan
- IATF 16949
- Root Cause Analysis
- 8D / 5 Why's / Ishikawa
- Continuous Improvement
- Automotive manufacturing processes
- Experience with paint processes and maintenance for plastic automotive components is highly desirable.
- Intermediate to advanced English preferred.
If you have solid experience in automotive painting and are passionate about maintenance, process optimization, technology and continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.
Apply and take the next step in your career within the automotive industry!
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