Paint Process Engineer at AutoScan (UK) Limited, Cheswick Green

Job Title: Paint Process Engineer
Location: Solihull, B90
Company: auto-scan
Pay Rate: £30.00 - £32.00 Ltd

About us

auto-scan UK Ltd is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Role

We're currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Paint Process Engineer to support one of the world's most iconic and historic british motorcycle brands, renowned for a rich century-long tradition of craftsmanship, racing pedigree, and distinctive design. 

Headquartered at a state-of-the-art facility in Solihull, that houses its core manufacturing, design, and R&D teams under one roof. Combining classic British engineering with cutting-edge development—including zero-emission technology and next-generation vehicle programs and entering an ambitious phase of global growth, innovation, and investment.

Built on a culture of respect, trust, responsibility, and a passion for engineering excellence, offering you the chance to grow alongside dedicated industry talent.

As a Paint Process Engineer, you will serve as the in-house paint expert, providing technical leadership across paint development, supplier performance, new product design support, and quality improvement initiatives. Your primary focus will be to apply deep technical expertise in paint technologies and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure world-class paint finishes that meet both aesthetic and durability expectations.

You will work proactively with Engineering teams to provide early-stage design feedback to ensure the paintability of new products, as well as lead the development, testing, and approval of new colours and finishes. This role requires you to confidently troubleshoot paint application issues, including electrocoating and powder application defects, and provide hands-on expertise in paint repair for ABS, carbon fibre, and aluminium components.

You will also drive paint-related cost-saving initiatives, lead process and facility re-engineering projects to meet QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets, and prepare specifications for new equipment, fixtures, jigs, and tooling. If you can proactively develop the paint supply chain, lead supplier development activities to improve capabilities, and continuously strive to set, implement, and police aesthetic paint standards, this role provides an engaging opportunity in a highly collaborative environment.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday 07:00 - 15:30

Friday 0700 - 12:00

Please Note: All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS).

All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

We are NOT able to support Visa Sponsorship for this role.

We DO NOT accept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies.

Requirements

• Process & Application Expertise: Apply in-depth knowledge of liquid painting, powder coating, pre-treatment, electro-deposition, and paint application on ABS, aluminium, steel, and carbon fibre components.
• Design & Development: Provide early-stage design feedback to ensure paintability of new products, and lead development, testing, and approval of new colours and finishes.
• Supply Chain & Standards: Develop and maintain the paint supply chain, including UK-based procurement through SAP. Support aesthetic standard creation, implementation, and deployment across the supply chain.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead process and facility re-engineering projects to meet QCD targets and drive paint-related cost-saving initiatives.
• Methodology & Compliance: Implement TS16949 methodologies such as PFD, PFMEA, QCPC, FPDR, and TPDR. Prepare specifications for new equipment, fixtures, jigs, and tooling.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in paint processes - ideally from a paint plant, automotive environment, or as a Paint Supplier Development Engineer. Automotive industry background (Tier 2 paint suppliers) is highly desirable.
• Technical or Engineering qualification, ideally in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to assess the cost impact of paint techniques, standards, and bespoke or custom paintwork solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot paint application issues, including electrocoating and powder application defects, alongside hands-on expertise in paint repair.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Excellent ability to lead supplier development activities, improving capabilities and resolving paint quality issues.

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auto-scan UK Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Join auto-scan UK Ltd and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry!

We are a Forces friendly employer, and welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Benefits

• £30.00 - £32.00 Ltd Pay Rate
• State-of-the-art Manufacturing facilities
• Iconic British Automotive brand with over 120 years of heritage
• Collaborative team environment
• Be part of exciting automotive projects
• Family Friendly Hours
• Free & secure on-site car parking