Manufacturing Engineer - Paint; Model

Position:
Manufacturing Engineer
- Paint (New Model)

Location:

Woking, Surrey

Position Type:
Contract

Inside IR35

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a leading high end low volume client based in Woking who are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer
- Paint (New Model) to join their team on a long term rolling contract basis.

• Support cross functional Design & Perceived Quality reviews for new models
• Work with Research & Development (R&D) on new material concepts and technologies
• Support Design Verification Plan (DVP) testing of new substrates
• Develop new paint colours, including application sign off
• Develop paint application methods, including tooling definition
• Lead PFMEA and DFMEA activities
• Plan and manage facility / paint shop capacity and layout
• Implement process & documentation and product traceability methodology
• Generate and report hours per car
• Identify part related concerns, support quality maturation, and handle escalation

A degree in mechanical or automotive engineering, or equivalent experience in a similar role.

• Experience with paint development & application methodologies
• Specification and procurement of paint jigs & fixtures
• Planning and execution of new vehicle programs
• Knowledge of complex paint technologies / systems
• Understanding of vehicle assembly processes