Coatings Process Engineer - Quality & Inspection

Energy Jobline CVL; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days holiday allowance

3 days’ paid volunteering leave

Comprehensive private healthcare

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

Share Ownership Plan (optional)

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Paint Process Engineer in Cheltenham to direct coating processes and ensure compliance with standards. You will inspect surface preparation and coating applications, measure WFT and DFT, and support acceptance documentation with the project team.

The role requires experience in paint processes, capability to develop solutions with suppliers, and the ability to produce clear inspection reports while escalating issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in paint processes and surface treatments.
• Demonstrable experience inspecting industrial coating systems on steel and/or metallic substrates.
• Ability to document Work Instructions for own area.
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely inspection reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, applicators, and project teams.
• Escalate quality or technical concerns in a professional and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Act as Paint Specialist on production methods.
• Solution development with direct liaison with paint suppliers and contractors.
• Review and interpret client and project paint/coating specifications.
• Verify surface preparation methods and cleanliness grades.
• Inspect coating application activities and verify compliance with approved procedures.
• Measure and record wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT).
• Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and photographic evidence.
• Support final acceptance, handover documentation and coating dossiers.
• Accept or reject surface preparation and coating work.
• Stop work where quality, safety, or specification compliance is compromised.
• Sign off inspection and acceptance documentation within agreed limits of authority.

Skills

Paint processes

Coating inspection

Work Instructions

Inspection reports

Client/contractor communication

Quality escalation

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Paint Process Engineer in Cheltenham to direct coating processes and ensure compliance with standards. You will inspect surface preparation and coating applications, measure WFT and DFT, and support acceptance documentation with the project team.

The role requires experience in paint processes, capability to develop solutions with suppliers, and the ability to produce clear inspection reports while escalating issues as needed.