Job Description

Paint Process Engineer

Telford 

6 Month Contract ( Outside IR35) 

We are working with a well established Tier 1 automotive supplier, they are looking for a Paint Process Engineer to join the team and support with an NPI Project. 

As the Paint Process Engineer you will be responsible for ownership, control, and continuous improvement of paint processes at the Telford plant. Ensures stable, efficient, and capable production processes while supporting NPI and maintaining compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

You will acts as the technical authority for paint operations and supports cross-functional alignment across production, engineering, quality, and NPI teams.

Paint Process Engineer

Job Description 

Own paint processes across production and NPI

Ensure process stability, repeatability, and capability

Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

Improve efficiency, cycle time, and waste reduction

Support product launches and engineering changes

Apply APQP, PPAP, and FMEA in NPI activities

Ensure scalable processes

Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Maintain audit readiness and process documentation

Support internal and external audits

Track and report KPIs (OEE, scrap, uptime, efficiency)

Use data to drive process decisions and improvements

Support and develop junior/trainee engineers

Work cross-functionally with production, quality, and maintenance teams

Promote safety, standards, and continuous improvement culturePaint Process Engineer

Essential Experience 

5+ years’ experience in paint/coating processes

Strong knowledge of paint systems and automation

Experience in process optimisation and CI activities

Understanding of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills