Project Paint Process Engineer

Mission:

Project Paint Process Engineer to support the development of the painting processes for new projects within the Engineering Centre. This role combines technical expertise with project coordination, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient implementation across our plants. The position reports into Engineering Process Manager and it's based in our Tamworth/Measham Engineering Centre.

Main Activities:

• Applying OPmobility standards, internal procedures, following OPmobility POMS & OPTIMAP Deliverables
• Generation of the Paint Process Definition folder inc. Raw material, Finish, Transfer Coefficient, Investment, Design feasibility and masking.
• Perform paint design analysis for all new products – Follow the Design to paint methodology applying OPmobility paint golden rules/standards
• Agree with all the stakeholders the Paint Statement of Work
• Development of the Paint Jigs from Specification generation, design to final acceptance on site (including the prototype phase)
• Analysis the jig configuration to achieve quality and part density requirements (# parts per jig/mast)
• Ensure safety and ergonomic requirements are integrated into the painting process, adhering to the OPmobility Ergonomic Manual using ERGO check
• Follow the Paint Manufacturing Convergence Indicator
• Prepare & present the appearance approval report to the customer & attend colour harmony events
• Manage the paint validation plans in line with OPmobility and the customer requirements
• Manage technical relationships with paint suppliers (paint product validation through supplier trials)
• Support development phases in cooperation with Plant Paint Process teams
• Working with the robot programmers within the paint lines
• Lead paint technology topics in collaboration with other paint group members
• Ensure knowledge sharing by participating in paint networks
• Assist the Manufacturing Project Leaders in the paint validation planning within the Optimap deliverables
• Analyse new customer standards and conduct feasibility of the requested changes
• Support the industrialization phase to serial production readiness
• Scrap and RFT level – Analyse deviations, define corrective actions to achieve ERP targets
• Assist in the acquisition phase for paint process analysis

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in a technical field (Chemistry, Polymers, Process Engineering)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in paint processes or related fields within the automotive industry- Ideally as a Paint Process Engineer
• Experience in project management as a project member
• Ability to use Teamcenter for viewing Paint jig CAD models
• Strong understanding of industrial painting processes
• Experience with OEM requirements and quality standards
• Structured, autonomous, solution-oriented working style with good problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills in cross-functional teams (core team, plant, laboratory, supplier, customer)
• Fluent in English 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, where applicable
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Employee discount and savings programmes
• Holiday purchase options
• Recognition for long service
• Employee assistance and family support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment