Paint Process Engineer

Merseyside

Permanent

£negotiable dependent on experience

We are currently looking for a paint process engineer for a global automotive tier one supplier based in Merseyside. This is a permanent role with a salary negotiable dependent on experience.

The Role

The paint process engineer will be responsible for deploying the set industrial Paint standards within the plant, and follow, stabilise and optimise those processes and results. You will also be responsible for participating in the launch of all new product and process introductions, along with new paint line and robot installations, in addition to managing the paint supplier activities. Other responsibilities include:

• Own the paint process FMEA for your area and make sure that standardised work practices are being used
• Support Colour/Aspect Harmony with the customers
• Lead colour improvement progress plan
• Own the paint process FMEA for your area and make sure that standardised work practices are being used
• Stabilise and optimise painting area performance (paint consumption, scraps reduction)
• Test and validate technical solutions (Projects, changes in the plant, equipment supplier)
• Develop the paint processes and systems ensuring a framework that will achieve world class standards of quality and service to the Customer and to achieve environmental compliance.

The Person

• Diploma / BEng in Engineering and/or Plastics Technology
• Ability to lead, coach and engage teams
• Process orientated
• Previous experience in a similar role within Manufacturing
• Previous experience in a similar role within Automotive
• Paint experience and colorimetry management knowledge
• Experience with the management of large production equipment

The Company

The company are a world renowned tier 1 supplier who specialise in exterior trims. They have got numerous key projects they are working on and have a full order book. They are looking for someone who is looking to develop their career and move up into a management position. They are also offering you opportunities to travel to international sites post covid.