At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead paint development and ensure top-notch quality standards in automotive products.
- Company: Join a growing organisation in the dynamic automotive sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to innovate in paint technology.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge materials and improve supplier performance.
- Why this job: Shape the future of paint technology and make a real impact on manufacturing standards.
- Qualifications: Experience in paint development and strong knowledge of various coating techniques.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are supporting a growing organisation within the automotive sector in hiring a skilled Paint Development Engineer. This role will act as the in-house paint specialist, leading paint development activities, driving quality and process improvements, supporting supplier development, and ensuring world-class aesthetic standards across products and manufacturing operations.
The Paint Development Engineer will:
- Lead the development, testing and approval of new colours, coatings and finishes.
- Apply IATF 16949 methodologies, including PFD, PFMEA, QCPC, FPDR and TPDR, to support robust process development and quality improvement.
- Set, implement and maintain aesthetic paint standards across internal and external manufacturing operations.
- Lead process and facility improvement activities to support Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) objectives.
- Provide technical expertise in painting, powder coating, electro-deposition and paint application processes.
- Support paint application activities across a range of substrates including ABS, aluminium, steel and carbon fibre.
- Work closely with suppliers to improve processes, quality performance and manufacturing capability.
The Paint Development Engineer will have:
- Proven experience within paint development, paint manufacturing, paint process engineering or supplier development environments.
- Strong knowledge of painting, powder coating, electro-deposition and paint application techniques.
- Experience working with materials including ABS, aluminium, steel and carbon fibre.
- Strong understanding of IATF 16949 methodologies, including PFD, PFMEA, QCPC, FPDR and TPDR.
- A strong manufacturing background, with experience working closely with suppliers and supply bases.
- A technical or engineering qualification, ideally in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and supplier development skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to shape paint technology, manufacturing standards and supplier performance within a growing engineering environment. If you're passionate about paint development and delivering exceptional aesthetic quality, please apply online using an updated CV and we will be in touch.
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