Site Paint Process Engineer (all genders)

OPmobility; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in service

Salary exchange schemes

Employee discounts

Holiday purchase/sale

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a skilled engineer to lead the paint process development and industrialization for new products on site. You will act as the main contact for paint-related changes in the production process, ensuring stable quality, performance and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree and 5+ years in automotive painting, with experience in project-based environments and OEM standards. English fluency and collaboration across functions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or comparable field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in painting, chemistry, or process engineering in automotive.
• Experience in project organizations and working with OEM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead paint process development to meet OEM quality specs.
• Optimize paint consumption, scrap, and productivity to meet cost targets.
• Coordinate and lead a team of process engineers and robot programmers.
• Ensure paint process stability and conformity to specifications.
• Support industrialization up to serial production (APQP).
• Lead supplier activities and manage new materials integration.
• Analyze deviations, implement corrective actions, and document learnings.
• Drive productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen).
• Ensure safety, health and environmental compliance.

Skills

Process engineering

Paint process development

Cross-functional leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/ Chemistry/ Process Engineering

Tools

Robot programming

Automation equipment

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

In this key position, you will be part of the site paint team and will be responsible for the industrialization of new products related to the paint line. In addition, you will act as the main contact point for all paint-related changes to the running production process, ensuring stable quality, performance, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead paint process development to achieve the expected quality level in line with OEM specifications
• Ensure cost targets are met through optimization of paint consumption, scrap rates, and productivity (# parts per rack/mast)
• Coordinate and technically lead a team of process engineers and robot programmers within the paint line
• Ensure paint process stability with regard to product and process quality
• Support the industrialization phase up to serial production readiness (project/APQP logic)
• Follow up paint process development and ensure conformity of specific painting equipment and tooling (e.g. jigs, fixtures, masking stations)
• Analyze deviations, define corrective actions, and ensure sustainable implementation
• Lead and/or actively contribute to productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement projects (Lean, Kaizen)
• Lead paint supplier activities and manage their activities and new materials integration
• Validate proposed technical solutions in terms of specifications, process robustness, and sustainability
• Capitalize, standardize, and document validated actions and lessons learned
• Ensure full compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant professional experience or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a comparable field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in painting, chemistry, or process engineering within the automotive industry
• Proven experience working in or contributing to project organizations
• Strong understanding of industrial painting processes (e.g. wet paint, powder coating, pretreatment)
• Experience working with OEM requirements and quality standards
• Structured, autonomous, and solution-oriented working style
• Strong communication and coordination skills in cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English
• Nice to have:
  • Experience with automation or robot programming
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, APQP, FMEA, or Six Sigma
  • Experience in international project environments
  • Strong affinity for production environments and shopfloor operations

Benefits

• Defined contribution pension scheme Industry leading scheme with a 5% employee contribution, supplemented with a 10% employer contribution. Additional salary exchanges available.
• Death in service benefit Four times base salary as death in service benefit for pension members.
• Salary exchange schemes Electric Dreams (electric car)/ Cycle to Work- salary exchange schemes (subject to criteria)
• Employee discount scheme: An employee savings platform in partnership with Edenred/ Reward Gateway, to give employees access to a wide-range of big brand & online retailer discounts
• Holiday purchase/ sale scheme Provides employees with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday per year

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.