Laboratory Engineer

• Lead Laboratory and Calibration activities in the Paint Laboratory.
• Execution of Product testing and product / asset verification activities with a KPI driven plan.
• Initiate stakeholder reviews for product / paint issues.
• Lead product testing activities and demonstrate governance to schedules.
• Lead product audit / sampling activities to plan (i.e., colour harmony checks / first offs etc.)
• Support an optimal paint trialling process with a demonstrable plan and results.

IF YOU ARE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT...

• Adhere to calibration test schedule and manage the calibration of all on-site gauges and test equipment
• Develop and implement first and second stage test schedule to meet Customer Specific requirements
• Maintain Laboratory scope and all associated equipment
• Liaise with third party test houses for work that cannot be performed internally
• Conduct and manage all new program test programs either on site and/or with third party providers.
• Compile scientific experimental reports post-test for internal and Customer approval
• Attend new project team meetings to develop and agree Design Verification (DVP&R) test content
• Ensure 5S strategy adopted in Laboratory areas
• Travel to and from Customers and Suppliers to support colour harmony forums
• Audit of paint lines to check adherence to colour specific operational variables
• Provide day to day feedback of colour status to Operations be email
• Long term analysis of colour trends through data analysis to prevent costly rework
• Organise internal colour circle meetings to drive active approach to colour trend data analysis
• Provide positive contributions to the systems of the Laboratory particularly regarding improvements to process
• Drive and support requirements to hold up accreditations (TS16949 / ISO14001)
• Assist with Company Systems/Process/Product Audits where required
• Assist and take part of PFMEA activities.
• Colour verification and approval process (AAR) for new and existing programs (Batch Approval of existing paint products via BykMac I spectrophotometer)

...AND POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS?

• BTEC, HNC or Equivalent
• Minimum 1 Year as a Lab Engineer
• Laboratory and asset calibration experience
• Painted products knowledge an advantage
• Knowledge of Quality Systems
• OEM Test and Colour Evaluation an advantage
• Calibration application knowledge

THEN WE CAN OFFER YOU: