Manufacturing Engineer - Paint

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Paint to join their Woking team. The successful candidate will develop optimal paint practices, support new model quality reviews, and manage cross-functional coordination. This role offers a dynamic environment with ample learning and growth opportunities in the automotive sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus award

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x basic salary

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• University degree in mechanical or automotive engineering.
• Experience in paint technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional design & quality reviews for new models.
• Work with R&D on new materials and technologies.
• Develop new paint colors and application methods.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Automotive engineering

Paint application methods

Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

Project management

Education

Degree in mechanical / automotive engineering

Job description

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What to Expect

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.

What You'll Do

• 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 (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Facility / Paint Shop capacity planning
• Facility layout planning
• Process & Documentation and Product Traceability methodology
• Hours Per Car generation / reporting to stakeholders
• Development of Paint application methods, including tooling definition
• Identifying any part related concerns, including Quality maturation, and escalation

What You'll Bring

• 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

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Automotive, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

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