Craftsmanship specialist

*Review and approve pre-texture, mapping, post-texture, color and gloss for interiors and exteriors of components for local vehicular programs. 

*Perform harmonization reviews on complete vehicles for local programs 

*Craftsmanship Specialist is responsible to review pre-texture, mapping, post-texture, color and gloss for interiors and exteriors of components 

*Responsible for the continuous maintenance of the current components (i.e. supplier relocation, molding/tools maintenance, change of raw materials, new color implementation). 

*The continuous maintenance may involve the evaluation of a minimum of 100 additional components to the current programs. 

*Responsible to follow up the maintenance and calibration for all the equipment in the Laboratory. 

Required Qualifications 

Engineering degree in Industrial Chemical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Metallurgy from an accredited University. 

Experience in automotive paint application processes. 

Demonstrated relationship building skills with ability to work in a cross-functional team environment. 

Demonstrated ability to articulate, communicate and implement a strategy/vision. 

Effective written and verbal communication skills in english and spanish. 

Ability to write technical specifications. 

Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in a team, able to follow directions and to make job related decisions. 

High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing). 

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience in paints, color, gloss and texture evaluations. 

Direct experience in an Automotive Engineering or Laboratory or Research environment is a plus. 

Experience with relevant Industry standards (ASTM, ISO, SAE) is a plus. 

Demonstrate experience with ISO9001 and/or ISO17025 audits is a plus.