Paint Process Engineer

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