Lead Paint Process Engineer

About the Role Join OPmobility as part of the site paint team to lead the industrialization of new paint-related products and ensure stable quality, performance, and cost efficiency in production. You will serve as the main contact for paint-related changes in the running production process and lead improvements across the paint line. What You'll Do

• 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 What We're Looking For
• 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 Compensation & Benefits
• Defined contribution pension scheme: 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution, additional salary exchanges available
• Death in service benefit: Four times base salary for pension members
• Salary exchange schemes: Electric Dreams (electric car) / Cycle to Work schemes (subject to criteria)
• Employee discount scheme: Partnership with Edenred/Reward Gateway for brand & online retailer discounts
• Holiday purchase/sale scheme: Purchase up to an additional 5 days of holiday per year
• Inclusive culture focused on diversity and equal opportunity