About This Role
A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking an execution-focused Engineer for modifications and construction activities within paint booths at its Blue Springs, MS facility. You will execute and manage paint booth modification projects — including structural and airflow improvements — working with sheet metal structures and large components inside the booth environment. From investigating feasibility and developing scopes of work and bid packages, through reviewing technical drawings, negotiating changes, and supervising contractors in green-field and brown-field environments, you will drive projects to completion against schedule milestones and safety-code compliance.
Responsibilities
Execute and manage paint booth modification projects, including structural and airflow improvements
Work with sheet metal structures and large components inside the booth environment
Investigate project feasibility, scope, schedule, and budget
Create scope of work, bid package, and project specifications
Review technical drawings, provide feedback, and negotiate changes
Evaluate safety compliance to local and national codes
Collaborate with 3rd-party Safety Compliance Contractors
Collaborate with multiple groups to design and install equipment and meet project milestones
Supervise contractors in a green-field or brown-field work environment
Coordinate installation with skilled trades, affiliate companies, engineers, and equipment manufacturers
Develop countermeasures for project delays for timely project completion
| Location | Blue Springs, MS |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $50–$60 Per Hour |
Qualifications
BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or relevant discipline), technical trade certification, or equivalent experience
Hands-on engineering background combined with trade experience (practical, execution-focused)
3+ years in a manufacturing environment
3+ years of project management, preferably managing projects valued at $500K or more
Commercial construction experience
2+ years of technical drawing review experience; AutoCAD proficiency (review/modify)
Bid spec development and contractor negotiation; Microsoft Office proficient
Preferred: OSHA 10/30; automotive paint process; sheet metal / trades; controlled environments (paint booths); airflow & environmental controls; utility cost calculation
Required Skills
Paint booth modification and construction project execution — structural and airflow improvements
Working with sheet metal structures and large components in controlled booth environments
Project management of commercial construction work (preferably $500K+ projects)
Project feasibility, scope, schedule, and budget development
Scope-of-work, bid-package, and specification creation; bid-spec development and contractor negotiation
Technical drawing review, feedback, and change negotiation
Safety-code compliance evaluation and coordination with 3rd-party safety compliance contractors
Contractor supervision in green-field and brown-field environments; installation coordination with skilled trades
Countermeasure development for project delays and milestone recovery
*Software / platforms:* AutoCAD; Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
About Tecknomic
Tecknomic is a technical staffing firm partnering with government and Fortune 500 clients across manufacturing, engineering, and technology. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected-veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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