Plating Engineer

Plating Engineer will support the plating department's daily production activities and drive process control, quality adherence, and ongoing improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine production methods and process controls to meet quality targets while optimizing costs, using moderate decision-making.
• Collaborate with chemical technicians on bath control testing, bath maintenance, chemical additions, wastewater treatment, and the DI water system.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including new chemistries or equipment, and establish timelines to keep projects on track.
• Create and maintain written standards for production processes.
• Direct or perform analysis of samples that require specialized training.
• Apply SPC systems to production and analytical operations and act on trends observed in the data.
• Own internal and external root cause analysis and corrective action procedures to maintain quality standards.
• Understand customer and industry specifications, ensure compliance, and support internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with other departments to align production, quality, and productivity goals with company objectives.
• Meet or exceed quality standards and actively work to minimize error rates.
• Enforce company policies and safety practices to maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or an appropriate science field; other technical disciplines may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of experience with electroless and/or electrolytic nickel and gold plating in a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Kaizen is a plus.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to practical processes.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• SPC systems

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Salary is commensurate with experience and training/certifications.