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Paint Manufacturing Engineer
Role: Paint Manufacturing Engineer Rate: To be discussed Location: Woking Contract: Inside IR35 – 12-month contract
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paint Manufacturing Engineer to support the introduction of future automotive vehicle programmes in a leading manufacturing environment.
The Paint Manufacturing Engineer will:
- Develop and implement innovative paint manufacturing processes
- Support new technologies from concept to production
- Influence manufacturing excellence, facility planning, and advanced paint technologies
- Ensure successful programme delivery
This role offers a chance to collaborate across departments and shape the future of paint manufacturing in automotive production.
Key Responsibilities
- Support cross-functional Design and Perceived Quality Reviews for new vehicle programmes
- Collaborate with Research and Development (R&D) teams on:
- New material concepts
- Paint technology innovation
- Assist with Design Verification Plan (DVP) testing for new substrate materials
- Develop new paint colours and oversee paint application sign-off activities
- Define and refine paint application methods, including:
- Tooling
- Jigs
- Fixtures
- Contribute to PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DFMEA (Design FMEA) activities
- Support facility planning and capacity planning initiatives
- Assist in manufacturing process development and facility layout optimisation
- Develop process documentation and product traceability methodologies
- Generate and report Hours Per Car (HPC) metrics
- Identify product-related concerns and support quality maturation activities
- Escalate manufacturing and quality issues as needed to ensure successful programme delivery
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Key Requirements
- Proven experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
- In-depth knowledge of:
- Paint manufacturing processes
- Paint application methodologies
- Experience in PFMEA and DFMEA activities
- Understanding of Design Verification Plan (DVP) testing procedures
- Hands-on experience with:
- Tooling, jigs, and fixtures
- Manufacturing process development
- Comprehensive knowledge of:
- Facility planning
- Capacity planning
- Strong grasp of:
- Product traceability processes
- Quality maturation techniques
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to:
- Engage across multidisciplinary teams
- Proactive problem-solving attitude with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities across new vehicle programmes
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If you are an experienced Paint Manufacturing Engineer looking to:
- Contribute to the launch of future vehicle programmes
- Develop innovative paint manufacturing solutions
Apply today.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Important Note: This role is considered inside IR35. The umbrella pay rate includes:
- Assignment pay
- Holiday pay
- Apex Recruitments’ contribution towards employer costs
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