Paint Development Engineer

We’re not just another bike brand – we\’re an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that\’s passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers. Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we\’re entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it! At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you\’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business. So if you\’re passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that\’s shaping the future of this legendary brand, we\’d love to hear from you! The Role The Paint Development Engineer will serve as Norton’s in-house paint expert, providing technical leadership across paint development, supplier performance, new product design support, and quality improvement initiatives. This role requires deep technical expertise in paint technologies and strong cross‑functional collaboration to ensure world‑class paint finishes that meet both aesthetic and durability expectations. Key Responsibilities Provide early‑stage design feedback to Engineering teams to ensure paintability of new products Lead development, testing, and approval of new colours and finishes Support aesthetic standard creation, implementation, and deployment across the supply chain Apply in‑depth knowledge of liquid painting, powder coating, pre‑treatment, electro‑deposition, and paint application on ABS, aluminium, steel, and carbon fibre components Troubleshoot paint application issues, including electrocoating and powder application defects Provide hands‑on expertise in paint repair for ABS, carbon fibre, and aluminium components Prepare specifications for new equipment, fixtures, jigs, and tooling Lead process and facility re‑engineering projects to meet QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets Drive paint‑related cost‑saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects Develop and maintain Norton’s paint supply chain, including UK‑based procurement through SAP Lead supplier development activities, improving capabilities and resolving paint quality issues Set, implement, and police aesthetic paint standards across suppliers and internal operations Implement TS16949 methodologies such as PFD, PFMEA, QCPC, FPDR, and TPDR Required Qualifications