Paint Development Engineer

Posted on behalf of

Norton Motorcycles Ltd

We are supporting a growing organisation within the automotive sector in hiring a skilled Paint Development Engineer. This role will act as the in-house paint specialist, leading paint development activities, driving quality and process improvements, supporting supplier development, and ensuring world-class aesthetic standards across products and manufacturing operations.

The Paint Development Engineer will:

• Lead the development, testing and approval of new colours, coatings and finishes.
• Apply IATF 16949 methodologies, including PFD, PFMEA, QCPC, FPDR and TPDR, to support robust process development and quality improvement.
• Set, implement and maintain aesthetic paint standards across internal and external manufacturing operations.
• Lead process and facility improvement activities to support Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) objectives.
• Provide technical expertise in painting, powder coating, electro-deposition and paint application processes.
• Support paint application activities across a range of substrates including ABS, aluminium, steel and carbon fibre.
• Work closely with suppliers to improve processes, quality performance and manufacturing capability.

The Paint Development Engineer will have:

• Proven experience within paint development, paint manufacturing, paint process engineering or supplier development environments.
• Strong knowledge of painting, powder coating, electro-deposition and paint application techniques.
• Experience working with materials including ABS, aluminium, steel and carbon fibre.
• Strong understanding of IATF 16949 methodologies, including PFD, PFMEA, QCPC, FPDR and TPDR.
• A strong manufacturing background, with experience working closely with suppliers and supply bases.
• A technical or engineering qualification, ideally in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and supplier development skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape paint technology, manufacturing standards and supplier performance within a growing engineering environment. If you're passionate about paint development and delivering exceptional aesthetic quality, please apply online using an updated CV and we will be in touch!