Regional Technical Project Manager – Electrocoat

BASF

Regional Technical Project Manager managing electrocoat projects at BASF/Chemetall in North America. Ensuring quality and compliance while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeJackson • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for coordinating PPAP, Approval and customer electrocoat projects between New Providence, Southfield, BMT and other outside labs and suppliers.
Projects will be primarily of a regional nature but with some global testing as well.
Responsible for sample preparation for submissions and communication of results to internal stakeholders.
Will create and communicate timelines and prioritization of projects along with any resources required to complete projects.
Prepare and organize corrosion testing projects, ensuring compliance with documented test procedures.
Handle samples and perform analyses according to established methods and instructions.
Familiar with product approvals process according to customer specifications.
Write clear, concise lab reports on work completed, making appropriate recommendations with the assistance of the Analytical Specialist and other technical resources.
Management of lab and testing costs for both internal and external testing.
Polishes written and verbal communication with technical and business stakeholders.
Supporting and guiding role in relevant audits.
Works in the laboratory in a safe and clean manner.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Degree is required; preferably in a science or engineering field with equivalent experience/training.
Minimum of 5 years of technical electrocoat and pretreatment experience required.
Team Leader: people development, as well as technical skill development and cross training.
Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Guidance, ISO 9001, ISO 17015, etc.
Prior experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Interface management, ability to work with sales, customers, and technology.
Multicultural mindset, working with colleagues from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; ability to fluently speak English; ability to speak Spanish and/or French is preferred.
Travel: up to 25% travel, this includes local and overnight travel.
Physical Requirements: Includes sitting, walking, standing, alternate sit/stand, and viewing of monitor. Simple grasping frequently, power grasping, fine manipulation with hands, pushing, and pulling with hands, and ability to reach above shoulder level. Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrocoatpretreatmentcorrosion testingsample preparationanalytical methodslaboratory analysisproject managementquality managementISO 9001ISO 17015

Soft Skills

communicationteam leadershippeople developmentcross traininginterface managementmulticultural mindsetwritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsrecommendation writing