Manufacturing Operations Analyst- Paint Operations Workplace Coach

Manufacturing Operations Analyst - Paint Operations Workplace Coach responsible for acting as the on-floor paint SME, providing just-in-time coaching and hands-on demonstrations to improve workmanship and first-time quality. Supports rapid upskilling for surge needs and onboarding transfers, validates competence during onboarding, and coaches on surface preparation, masking, pretreatment, primer/coating application, cure, and final inspection. Trains technicians on paint test equipment (DFT meters, gloss meters, adhesion tests) and environmental controls (temperature, humidity, ventilation). Mentors on contamination control, root-cause identification of defects (fisheyes, runs, orange peel, adhesion issues) and practical corrective actions. Requires 5+ years painting aircraft or parts and experience with paints/coatings and multiple application methods. Travel up to 15% between Berkeley, MO and Mascoutah, IL. Relocation available based on candidate eligibility. U.S. Person export-control requirement and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret). No visa sponsorship.