Junior Colourist

Junior Colourist

Main duties & responsibilites:

• Assist the Technical Colourist in all aspects of Colour Control
• Data capture via the use of a Photospectrometer (BYK-Mac i / X-Rite)
• Assess colour trends & data - able to report back findings to the wider Technical Team
• Compose reports/evaluations based on findings during colour assessments
• Perform accurate visual assessment of colour vs. Master Plaque
• Customer-facing role: able to represent the company at Colour Harmony events in a professional manner
• Assist with Appearance Approval Report generation and submission
• Must achieve 'Superior Discrimination' on Munsell Test, and be capable of testing wider Paint Team on an annual basis
• Manage and develop new colour introductions in-line with NPI process
• Assess and buy-off supplier batches: determine whether suitable for use on-site
• Involved in Paint Laboratory data collection (i.e. Film Build Analysis, WaveScan, Gloss etc.)
• Integral part of new programs from initial sprayout through to launch
• Liaise with all departments, suppliers & customers as required
• Buy & obtain materials where necessary
• Present data/results to suppliers, colleagues or customers in a concise presentation format
• Willing to travel to Customers/Suppliers where appropriate - international travel is a possibility
• Other duties as assigned to support the business

Skills & Experience:

• Educated to HNC or equivalent with relevant discipline/experience within manufacturing
• Full UK Driving License - ability to travel when necessary
• Direct experience of APQP & PPAP
• Good decision-making & troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated/self-directed i.e. able to work independently of others if required, with minimal supervision
• Good working knowledge of various software programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet project deadlines
• Strong problem-solving/problem-resolution skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferably has previous experience in Paint application techniques and requirements
• Understanding of continuous improvement techniques and tools
• Understanding of the functional operation of an Automated Paint facility
• Knowledge of "A" Class painted surface standards
• Automotive background (preferred)
• Exposure to IATF/VDA Quality Standards (preferred)
• Knowledge/experience of PFMEA, Process Flow & Control Plan documents (preferred)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (preferred)
• Knowledge / experience of using CAD software (i.e. SolidWorks / Inventor / AutoCAD) (preferred)
• Previous experience of automotive project launches (preferred)