Paint Development Engineer
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Cheswick Green, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
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
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
Reference: 225368006
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Paint Development Engineer
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Cheswick Green, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
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
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
Reference: 225368006
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