Paint Defect Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Founded in 1982, TEAM Group is a privately-owned Canadian company providing a wide range of manufacturing and production support services across North America. Specializing in industrial cleaning, facilities maintenance, trades, and shutdown services, we are recognized for our expertise in cleanroom-controlled environments. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork, we foster lasting relationships with both our employees and clients, ensuring efficient and reliable solutions tailored to meet diverse industry needs.

Our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development has recently earned TEAM Group recognition as a 2026 winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies!

We are a people-business with a strong focus on safety. Teamwork guides us to engage and sustain long-term relationships with our employees and customers. We are currently seeking a motivated and analytical Paint Defect Analyst for our GM Lake Orion location.

We Offer

• Competitive salary;
• On-site parking;
• On-the-job training and development;
• Opportunity for career growth;
• Casual dress code;
• Comprehensive benefits package;
• Continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma training opportunities.

Salary

• $70,000 - $75,000 annually

Shift

• Day and Afternoon Shifts available, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend hours based on business needs.

Position Summary

The Paint Defect Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving paint quality performance within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on data-driven problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects per unit (DPU) and support customer quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of painted surfaces and components to identify, analyze, and categorize paint defects by layer and defect type;
• Perform quality audits and communicate significant defect trends, quality concerns, and corrective actions to customer stakeholders;
• Lead weekly defect review meetings and support root cause investigations for recurring paint defects;
• Utilize Fishbone diagrams, Pareto charts, trend analysis, and other quality tools to identify root causes and drive corrective actions;
• Track, document, and report paint quality data, defect trends, and performance against established quality targets;
• Develop and maintain the Known Defect Library to support consistent defect identification and troubleshooting;
• Lead continuous improvement and defect reduction initiatives, including DPU reduction and cost-saving projects utilizing Kaizen principles;
• Collaborate with production teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve paint quality issues and implement best practices;
• Utilize microscopes and other inspection equipment to determine defect origin and support quality investigations;
• Ensure compliance with all quality, safety, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred;
• 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, paint quality, quality inspection, or a related manufacturing environment;
• Experience identifying and analyzing paint defects and conducting root cause investigations;
• Knowledge of quality tools such as Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, trend analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies;
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving techniques;
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills;
• Knowledge of automotive paint quality standards is considered an asset;
• Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and workplace safety practices.

We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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