Color Quality Specialist

GENERAL PURPOSE:

To support Axalta Refinish Color Marketing with color support in multiple Refinish mixing machine qualities.

UPDATE:

The CQS position was first created in 1992. In the years since, the size, responsibility and accountability of the position have grown from supporting one brand and chemistry to supporting multiple brands and chemistries. There continues to be a need and desire for both direct and indirect customer support as part of the role. The CQCS team maintains cross functional engagement with Color Marketing, Product Development, Sales and Technical, Training, R & D, and Mobility.

This position has been focused on the collision segment – we see opportunity in expanding into the Commercial/Fleet segment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• The position is responsible individually, and as part of a team for gathering and collecting color variation information using the Irus Scan (Byk Gardner) Spectrophotometer, a laptop computer survey program and the Verification Database.
• Travel is required for the position.
• The Color Quality Specialist must be self-motivated and well organized.
• The Color Quality Specialist will ensure we have visually and measurably blendable color positions for Refinish qualities, acceptable to customer standards.
• The Color Quality Specialist is required to work independently and be able to exercise good business judgment due to the impact of their decisions on the color development process.
• This position supports the Global Targeting and Verification program for all brands. Vindicator and Axalta’s spectrophotometer platforms are the most recognized, unique and successful color retrieval process in the industry.
• The Color Quality Specialist must possess the flexibility to change program direction, workflow and scheduling in response to customer needs and business direction.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Adjusting the color position of a formula. This will be accomplished by using both spectrophotometer or visual shading skills.
• Knowledgeable on customer facing color retrieval systems to demonstrate best practices and to access and load new or existing formulas.
• Work with Isocyanate paint chemistry.
• Be capable of spraying panels following specific spray procedures using mainstream refinish paint shop spray equipment.
• Knowledgeable in the level of color accuracy that is accepted by our customers to verify Axalta variant color positions.
• Be knowledgeable and utilize relevant functions within the Mobius and Global Color Analytics database.
• Be able to work with and communicate with all levels of customers.
• Maintain high levels of safety awareness.

KNOW HOW:

• Be able to determine if a color is in an acceptable tolerance for optimized and targeted colors.
• Must be able to demonstrate the proper usage of Axalta spectrophotometers and all their functional applications.
• Must become proficient in the color knowledge of Spies Hecker, Standox, and Cromax solvent and waterborne systems.
• A working knowledge of all Axalta Refinish color related products and systems is essential.
• Possess basic math skills to correctly balance a formula using tint tables.
• Be a team-oriented person with strong interpersonal skills.
• Be able to plan, schedule and prioritize work activities.
• Must be able to present data in written and computer-based presentation style and formats.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully pass the Farnsworth/Munsell 100 Hue or comparable color vision test.
• Need to have a working knowledge of MS Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Must have a working knowledge of paint preparation and finished product acceptability characteristics as defined by our customers/industry (i.e. – appearance orange peel, spray ability, mottle, color match etc.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work in certain physically challenging conditions. Working in a customer’s place of business can be a very challenging endeavor. The non-Axalta environment will keep the coordinator on his safety toes while obtaining and or supplying important color data
• Workload might vary depending on current tasks

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.