Analytical Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

The qualifications required for the Electroplating Chemist position are:

Education: ​

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. ​
• An advanced degree is preferred but not required. ​

Experience: ​

• 2+ years of experience in electroplating, chemical finishing, or related fields. ​
• Hands-on experience with plating processes (e.g., nickel, cadmium, zinc, chromium, anodizing, or conversion coatings). ​
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements and aerospace/defense plating specifications is preferred. ​
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in electroplating, anodizing, or aerospace chemical processing. ​
• Experience with NADCAP AC7108 audits and compliance is strongly preferred. ​
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and AMS/MIL specifications is required. ​

Skills: ​

• Strong analytical chemistry background (wet chemistry, titration, HACH spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, X-Ray Machine coating thickness and material analysis ). ​
• Knowledge of plating equipment, rectifiers, and solution maintenance. ​
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and quality requirements. ​
• Proficiency in documentation, data analysis, and report writing. ​
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. ​
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. ​
• Experience preparing for and supporting NADCAP audits. ​
• Ability to interpret and apply AMS, MIL, ASTM, and OEM specifications. ​

The key responsibilities of the Electroplating Chemist include:

Process Control & Maintenance: ​

• Perform routine chemical analysis (e.g., titrations, pH, conductivity, spectroscopy) of plating baths, rinses, and associated solutions. ​
• Monitor, adjust, and document bath chemistries to ensure compliance with specifications. ​
• Maintain chemical records and ensure traceability per NADCAP/AS9100 requirements. ​

Technical Support & Troubleshooting: ​

• Provide day-to-day technical support for production plating operations. ​
• Investigate and resolve plating defects, adhesion failures, and thickness variations. ​
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. ​

Compliance & Quality: ​

• Ensure plating processes meet industry and customer specifications (e.g., AMS, MIL, ASTM standards). ​
• Support internal and external audits (NADCAP, ISO, AS9100, customer). ​
• Develop and maintain control plans, work instructions, and lab procedures. ​

Research & Development: ​

• Evaluate new plating chemistries, additives, and technologies. ​
• Support process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability. ​
• Collaborate with engineering on new product introduction and special customer requests. ​

Safety & Environmental Compliance: ​

• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEP, and state and local regulations. ​
• Conduct safety training for laboratory and plating personnel. ​
• Actively participate in the site's environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program. ​

Technical & Production Support: ​

• Troubleshoot plating defects, adhesion issues, or coating nonconformances and implement corrective/preventive actions. ​
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams on new part qualification, first article processing (FAI), and process validations. ​

R&D and Continuous Improvement: ​

• Lead process improvement projects aligned with lean manufacturing and zero-defect initiatives. ​
• Support development of new plating processes to meet emerging aerospace specifications. ​

NADCAP & Specification Support: ​

• Support NADCAP AC7108 audits, internal audits, and customer audits. ​
• Ensure compliance with specifications such as AMS, MIL, and other aerospace plating standards such as:​

○ MIL-A-8625 Type II ( Sulfuric Acid) Anodizing

○ AMS-QQ-P-416 Cadmium Electroplating

○ AMS2700 Passivation of Corrosion Resistant Steels

○ MIL-DTL-5541 Chemical Conversion Coating

○ ASTN-B-117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

• Conduct periodic system audits to verify adherence to customer and NADCAP requirements. ​
• Conduct chemicals inventory, supplier survey, and purchasing etc....

PAY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• chemical finishing: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person