Manufacturing Engineer - Paint; Model

We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer – Paint (New Model) to join our Manufacturing Engineering department in Woking. As the Manufacturing Engineer you will develop optimal Paint practices and assist with budget implementation. You’ll experience diverse aspects of the business, collaborate with various teams, and contribute to projects from start to finish.

• Supporting cross functional Design & Perceived Quality reviews for new models
• Working with Research & Development (R&D) on new material concepts and technologies
• Supporting Design Verification Plan (DVP) testing of new substrates
• Development of new Paint colours, including application sign off
• Development of Paint application methods, including tooling definition
• PFMEA
• DFMEA
• Facility / Paint Shop capacity planning
• Facility layout planning
• Process & Documentation and Product Traceability methodology
• Development of Paint application methods, including tooling definition
• Identifying any part related concerns, including Quality maturation, and escalation

• A degree in mechanical / automotive engineering or similar or equivalent experience in a similar role

Ideally you will have experience with:

• Specification and procurement of paint jigs & fixtures
• Planning and execution of new vehicle programs
• Complex paint technologies / systems
• Vehicle assembly processes
• End of line vehicle processing / finishing
• Identifying resolutions for product related issues, ensuring all quality targets are achieved
• Implementation of safe working practices

• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance 4x your basic salary
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies including market leading maternity leave
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
• Friends and family day
• Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars

* Qualifying criteria applies

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