Process Engineering Positions

Plating Process Engineer

The Process Engineer supports, monitors, troubleshoots, and improves manufacturing processes and products, with a primary focus on plating and associated processes. This role is also responsible for supporting process and new product development by validating processes prior to production release and assisting with training manufacturing employees on new products and procedures.

Provide technical support and oversight to production to meet quality, cost, and on-time delivery goals.

Resolve production issues using root cause analysis and establishing corrective actions.

Utilize lean manufacturing tools to improve quality and reduce waste.

Ensure Standard Work for Manufacturing and supporting processes are in place to give consistent direction to production and minimize opportunities for safety, quality or down-time incidents.

Oversee New Product Introductions to validate new manufacturing processes.

Perform engineering analysis, DOEs, trials to improve and optimize manufacturing processes.

Participate in and lead capital equipment planning, procurement, design, installation, and qualification activities.

Participate in continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen and Green Belt projects, related to production processes.

Participate in sustaining engineering activities, including process and router updates.

Coordinate with Maintenance, EHS and Operations to ensure safety and environmental measures related to area are compliant and effective.

Support new product introductions to validate new manufacturing processes.

Ability and willingness to work extended hours when necessary to meet customer needs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or similar discipline.

• 12 years of prior related experience or prior co-op or internship experience a plus.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Ability to identify and analyze data, problem-solve, and resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Apply process control methods, data collection, and basic statistical analysis, including SPC, capability studies, and trend analysis.
• Demonstrate familiarity with plating line equipment, chemical control practices, and surface finishing processes.
• Explain complex operations and methods clearly and concisely; technical writing experience preferred.
• Participate in and advise cross-functional project teams.
• Formal problem-solving training, such as RCA, PDCA, 8D, DMAIC, or similar methods, preferred.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint, and navigate ERP systems.
• According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is a culture of teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal-oriented. Personal Protective Equipment Requirements:

• This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

Travel:

Up to 5% travel may be required for this position.

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