Plating Engineering Supervisor

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1B global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service. THIS POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC'S HEADQUARTERS IN NEW ALBANY, IN Summary/Objective: The Plating Engineer Supervisor is responsible for continuous improvement of the plating process on quality, on time delivery and cost. The Plating Engineering Supervisor is the leader of the Plating Process Engineering team in development, testing and implementation of new materials and technology. The Plating Engineering Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of test plan development, administration of process recipes, industrial engineering functions, and project management. Essential Functions/ Responsibilities: Support global Plating Operations with a high level of integrity with the evaluation, development and implementation of new processes, materials and technologies.These continuous improvement efforts will be directed towards safety, quality, service, and cost. Lead cross-functional teams for process control and improvement projects, supported by the use of Six Sigma Tools as DOE, hypothesis testing, SPC, etc. Develop the engineering team to ensure there is continual growth and improvement of team capabilities and innovation. Communicate priority of engineering projects, orders, and troubleshooting as well as coordinating these efforts with the cross-functional groups involved. Keep process documentation updated and meeting all requirements for manufacturing, safety and environmental standards. Work with the Quality and Operations groups for continuous quality improvement and scrap reduction projects. Lead quality improvement projects to identify and eliminate recurring quality problems. Work with the Plating Laboratory Supervisor to lead and support projects for chemical process control and improvement, including SPC on key chemical process variables. Work with Lead R&D Chemist to implement and troubleshoot new plating chemistry innovations. Work with New Ventures Engineering to implement new processes and technologies. Provide technical support on precious metal usage and reduction projects to meet the company goals. Provide guidance to New Product Engineering for plating capabilities and implement Win/Win solutions to problems in product development. The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities. Required Education/Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a Technical or Science degree Minimum 2 Years’ Experience in Process, Chemical, Manufacturing or an equivalent engineering position. Essential functions of the job include the ability to stand, lift, and walk on a continual basis. Must be willing to work in a chemical environment. Must be a self-starter with strong teamwork skills. Must be able to work independently and learn quickly. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Preferred Education/Experience: Experience in an electroplating environment. Experience in a leadership position. Training in Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Statistical Process Control, and Six Sigma. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samtec, Inc