Paint Production Engineer – Data-Driven Process Optimizer

JLR; Ryton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase scheme

Maternity leave policy

Paternity leave policy

Competitive pension

Company bonus

Learning and development funding

Employee networks

Job summary

JLR is seeking a Production Engineer Paint Skilled Associate to support the Ryton site (moving to Castle Bromwich in 2027) and help drive excellence in automotive paint operations. You will collaborate with skilled technicians and leaders to ensure high-quality production and efficient processes.

The role focuses on developing and improving repair processes, supporting manual application concerns, and implementing new techniques with a strong emphasis on data-driven improvements and continued

Qualifications

• Experience working within an automotive paint application or manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, ideally within paint operations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
• Confident using computer-based systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of repair right first time (RFT), improvement projects driven by data and visual standards.
• Inspecting painted vehicle bodies and components, assessing film thickness and appearance, and implementing corrective actions when required.
• Identifying and delivering process optimisation projects, reducing waste and improving paint application performance through data-driven actions.
• Investigating production issues through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis, helping deliver robust and sustainable solutions.
• Supporting with process creation and training of new techniques and processes to the production team.

Job description

JLR is seeking a Production Engineer Paint Skilled Associate to support the Ryton site (moving to Castle Bromwich in 2027) and help drive excellence in automotive paint operations. You will collaborate with skilled technicians and leaders to ensure high-quality production and efficient processes.

The role focuses on developing and improving repair processes, supporting manual application concerns, and implementing new techniques with a strong emphasis on data-driven improvements and continued