Job Title: Paint Process Engineer
Location: Solihull, B90
Company: auto-scan
Pay Rate: £30.00 - £32.00 Ltd
auto-scan UK Ltd is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
We're currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Paint Process Engineer to support one of the world's most iconic and historic british motorcycle brands, renowned for a rich century-long tradition of craftsmanship, racing pedigree, and distinctive design.
Headquartered at a state-of-the-art facility in Solihull, that houses its core manufacturing, design, and R&D teams under one roof. Combining classic British engineering with cutting-edge development—including zero-emission technology and next-generation vehicle programs and entering an ambitious phase of global growth, innovation, and investment.
Built on a culture of respect, trust, responsibility, and a passion for engineering excellence, offering you the chance to grow alongside dedicated industry talent.
As a Paint Process Engineer, you will serve as the in-house paint expert, providing technical leadership across paint development, supplier performance, new product design support, and quality improvement initiatives. Your primary focus will be to apply deep technical expertise in paint technologies and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure world-class paint finishes that meet both aesthetic and durability expectations.
You will work proactively with Engineering teams to provide early-stage design feedback to ensure the paintability of new products, as well as lead the development, testing, and approval of new colours and finishes. This role requires you to confidently troubleshoot paint application issues, including electrocoating and powder application defects, and provide hands-on expertise in paint repair for ABS, carbon fibre, and aluminium components.
You will also drive paint-related cost-saving initiatives, lead process and facility re-engineering projects to meet QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets, and prepare specifications for new equipment, fixtures, jigs, and tooling. If you can proactively develop the paint supply chain, lead supplier development activities to improve capabilities, and continuously strive to set, implement, and police aesthetic paint standards, this role provides an engaging opportunity in a highly collaborative environment.
Monday to Thursday 07:00 - 15:30
Friday 0700 - 12:00
Please Note: All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS).
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
We are NOT able to support Visa Sponsorship for this role.
We DO NOT accept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies.
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auto-scan UK Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Join auto-scan UK Ltd and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry!
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The first element of the business specialises in providing Project Teams, to assist automotive suppliers with new product introduction, right through to providing managed teams of highly skilled personnel working on new vehicle launches for OEM’s.
The company provides – among other roles – engineers and project managers to oversee the programmes along with the hands-on mechanics, electricians and vehicle technicians to ensure the first vehicles meet the stringent quality controls, prior to being shipped to eagerly awaiting customers.
