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Get Access To All JobsCOP2026 - 45 Assistant Manager, Process Engineering (Paint)
Date: Nov 10, 2026
Location: Montgomery, AL, US
Job Req ID: 4525
Position Summary:
Assist in the management of Paint Department staff directly related to the assigned operational section in the paint shop in an auto manufacturing environment while ensuring HMMA policies and procedures are carried out to achieve established company goals and objectives. Responsible for production, efficiency improvement, and engineering in the application and robotic processes in sealer, primer, and topcoat areas.
Essential Functions:
- Support and meet all business plans; meet all Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Ensure appropriate systems in place and appropriate actions taken to maintain the facility in good operating condition.
- Conduct analysis and prepare reports on production process; provide updates and reports to management.
- Ensure consistency in standards and documentation; monitor and ensure compliance.
- Maintain and improve process control systems.
- Monitor and evaluate product key characteristics.
- Support new product and material introductions; interact with design team to coordinate new model launches.
- Lead and support sealer, deadener, RPP robotic program (training, vision, improvements).
- Develop, chart, track process metrics (Visc, pressures, etc); manage and trend process equipment (sealer oven, robots).
- Make countermeasures for timely completion of project goals.
- Create process plans, bid packages, and project specifications.
- Procure equipment, track budget costs, and project schedules.
- Interface with production, maintenance, engineering, and suppliers. Support cross functional team (CFT) interaction.
- Interact with Quality management team to correct, contain, and resolve vehicle quality concerns.
- Support and manage continuous improvement activities in safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives; provide feedback to management on issues; benchmark other organizations for best practices.
- Coordinate, train, develop, support, motivate and manage all production group leaders, team leaders, and Team Members; maintain open communication between Team Members and management; act as a resource to group leaders, team leaders, and Team Members in the resolution of team issues.
- Evaluate Team Members’ performance in accordance with company policies including adherence to time/attendance policies, performance metrics, etc.; conduct performance reviews of group leaders.
- Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Team Member may be required to handle hazardous wastes which may include identifying, inspecting, packaging, labelling, and moving waste in compliance with RCRA regulations. Relevant training will be provided if assigned these job duties.
- Meet all other requirements as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent desired
Related Experience:
5 – 10 years of job related experience in automotive paint desired
Training / Certification:
Skills / Knowledge:
- MSWord
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Access
Additional Information:
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.
Nearest Major Market: Montgomery
COP2026 - 45 Assistant Manager, Process Engineering (Paint)
Date: Nov 10, 2026
Location: Montgomery, AL, US
Job Req ID: 4525
Position Summary:
Assist in the management of Paint Department staff directly related to the assigned operational section in the paint shop in an auto manufacturing environment while ensuring HMMA policies and procedures are carried out to achieve established company goals and objectives. Responsible for production, efficiency improvement, and engineering in the application and robotic processes in sealer, primer, and topcoat areas.
Essential Functions:
- Support and meet all business plans; meet all Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Ensure appropriate systems in place and appropriate actions taken to maintain the facility in good operating condition.
- Conduct analysis and prepare reports on production process; provide updates and reports to management.
- Ensure consistency in standards and documentation; monitor and ensure compliance.
- Maintain and improve process control systems.
- Monitor and evaluate product key characteristics.
- Support new product and material introductions; interact with design team to coordinate new model launches.
- Lead and support sealer, deadener, RPP robotic program (training, vision, improvements).
- Develop, chart, track process metrics (Visc, pressures, etc); manage and trend process equipment (sealer oven, robots).
- Make countermeasures for timely completion of project goals.
- Create process plans, bid packages, and project specifications.
- Procure equipment, track budget costs, and project schedules.
- Interface with production, maintenance, engineering, and suppliers. Support cross functional team (CFT) interaction.
- Interact with Quality management team to correct, contain, and resolve vehicle quality concerns.
- Support and manage continuous improvement activities in safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives; provide feedback to management on issues; benchmark other organizations for best practices.
- Coordinate, train, develop, support, motivate and manage all production group leaders, team leaders, and Team Members; maintain open communication between Team Members and management; act as a resource to group leaders, team leaders, and Team Members in the resolution of team issues.
- Evaluate Team Members’ performance in accordance with company policies including adherence to time/attendance policies, performance metrics, etc.; conduct performance reviews of group leaders.
- Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Team Member may be required to handle hazardous wastes which may include identifying, inspecting, packaging, labelling, and moving waste in compliance with RCRA regulations. Relevant training will be provided if assigned these job duties.
- Meet all other requirements as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent desired
Related Experience:
5 – 10 years of job related experience in automotive paint desired
Training / Certification:
Skills / Knowledge:
- MSWord
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Access
Additional Information:
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.
Nearest Major Market: Montgomery
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assistant Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
An Assistant Engineering Manager role typically supports EB-2 when it requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive engineering experience. Document each promotion and scope expansion now so your employer's PERM audit file holds up under DOL review.
Search for employers with active PERM filings
Target engineering organizations that have already run the PERM process for similar roles. Migrate Mate shows verified green card sponsorship history by employer and occupation, so you can prioritize companies with demonstrated experience sponsoring Assistant Engineering Manager positions specifically.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your offer
Before accepting an offer, ask the employer which wage level DOL assigned during the prevailing wage determination. The OFLC Wage Search shows Level II or III wages for engineering management SOC codes, and a low-level determination can complicate your PERM filing if your duties exceed what that level describes.
Prepare your O*NET occupation match early
PERM requires the job duties to map clearly to a recognized occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for Engineering Managers and confirm your actual day-to-day responsibilities align. Gaps between the posted duties and O*NET tasks can trigger DOL audit requests that delay certification by months.
Track your priority date if you hold Indian or Chinese citizenship
Employment-based green cards carry per-country annual limits, and nationals of India and China often face substantial backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. File your I-140 as soon as PERM certifies to lock in the earliest possible priority date, even if visa numbers aren't immediately available.
Use AC21 portability to protect your green card progress
If you change employers after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm the new Assistant Engineering Manager role matches your original PERM job description before accepting any offer mid-process.
Green Card Assistant Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for Assistant Engineering Manager roles differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not temporary status. For an Assistant Engineering Manager role, the employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, run a formal recruitment test, obtain a prevailing wage determination, then file an I-140 with USCIS. The H-1B visa involves none of those steps. Per-country backlogs also mean the process can take years for nationals of India or China, unlike an H-1B approval timeline.
What PERM recruitment steps does an employer have to complete before sponsoring this role?
DOL requires the employer to conduct a good-faith recruitment effort to test whether qualified U.S. workers are available for the Assistant Engineering Manager position. This typically includes job postings in a Sunday newspaper, on DOL's job bank, and in additional venues specified by regulation. The employer must document all applicants and their disposition before filing the PERM application. Skipping or mis-documenting any step can result in audit or denial.
Can I keep my green card sponsorship if I change employers during the process?
It depends on where you are in the process. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting. Separately, an approved I-140 from your original employer can anchor your priority date at a new employer who files a new I-140, but the new PERM must be completed first.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Assistant Engineering Manager positions?
Many engineering employers offer sponsorship in theory but rarely run the full PERM process for management-level roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by job title and location, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for comparable positions rather than relying on vague job posting language.
Does an Assistant Engineering Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most employers sponsor this role under EB-2 when the position requires a master's degree in engineering or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience, including supervisory or project-lead responsibility. EB-3 applies when the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree and two years of experience. The employer's attorney typically determines the category based on the actual minimum requirements for the role, not the candidate's highest credential.