Paint Manufacturing Engineer

Gordon Murray Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Murray Group is hiring a Paint Manufacturing Engineer based in Windlesham, UK. This role involves planning production processes, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with engineering teams to streamline operations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant engineering degree, experience in the automotive sector, and a passion for delivering high-quality work. Join a leader in luxury car manufacturing, dedicated to innovative design and engineering excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Personal Pension Plan

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

Parking Onsite

Qualifications

• Experience of full product life-cycle activities.
• Ability to create manufacturing process development plans.
• Automotive paint experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate production processes.
• Conduct PFMEA & DFMEA activities.
• Monitor and manage Hours Per Car (HPC) data.

Skills

Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD)

FMEA

Kaizen

Poka Yoke

Communication

Education

Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree

A Levels, ONC, City & Guilds level 3

BTec National Diploma Level 3

Tools

IT Packages (Office 365)

Power BI

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Gordon Murray Automotive is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world’s greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.

The Paint Manufacturing Engineer within GMA is responsible for detail planning, development and coordination of production processes which enable production of high-quality vehicles across all models undertaken by Gordon Murray Automotive. Working together with GMAE members to continuously improve / develop manufacturing process to achieve Quality, Cost and Delivery targets. Identify unsafe operations and practices, establish safety procedures and meet environmental regulations for employees.

Department Paint Employment Type Permanent Location Windlesham Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Ben Maynard

Key Responsibilities

Production Process Planning & Development

• Plan, develop, and coordinate production processes to achieve Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets.
• Own vehicle build sequencing through virtual, prototype, and production phases.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement resolutions.
• Conduct PFMEA & DFMEA activities and approve engineering releases/changes.
• Evaluate and improve current production activities while implementing cost reduction initiatives.
  
  

Manufacturing & Engineering Support

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, working with design engineers to produce jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Provide engineering support for production and maintenance to meet QCD targets.
• Train and guide team members to accomplish production goals.
• Stay updated with product specifications, engineering technology, and production processes.
  
  

Paint Process & Facility Development

• Own and develop paint processes, working with suppliers on colour development and application.
• Use paint test equipment (hardness, film thickness, adhesion testing).
• Aid in the design, installation, and completion of Building 3 (paint shop).
• Validate new model paint fixture designs and develop decorated stock fixtures.
  
  

Operational & Quality Improvements

• Maintain department to an audit standard, logging tooling and decreasing faults per vehicle.
• Monitor and manage Hours Per Car (HPC) data for series production.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair services to ensure equipment remains operational.
• Review, develop, and implement new model processes.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, A Levels, ONC, City & Guilds level 3, BTec National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma, or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification.
• Experience of full product life-cycle activities and ability to achieve Quality, Cost and Delivery targets for production.
• Experience of FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Kaizen/A3 (continuous improvement and problem solving) process improvement and Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques.
• Ability to create manufacturing process development plans and schedule own activities.
• Experience in managing suppliers.
• Able to use a variety of IT Packages (e.g. Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
• Teams, Smartsheet’s, Power BI)) at an advanced standard.
• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients.
• Organised, persuasive, resourceful, flexible, ambitious, self-managing, passion for delivering objectives, comfortable challenging existing processes.
• Share and cascade information and communicate new processes
• Automotive paint experience at an appropriate consultancy or OEM preferred.
  
  

Benefits

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Parking Onsite
  
  

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

About Gordon Murray Group

Gordon Murray Group is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world’s greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.

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