MECHANICAL PROCESS ENGINEER
About The Position
We are seeking a seasoned Process Engineer to support our plating operations as part of a corporate-level role spanning the United States and Mexico. This position will play a critical role in strengthening process control, standardization, and technical performance across multiple sites. This role requires a high degree of mobility, with up to 50% travel across the U.S. and Mexico, as well as the ability to work effectively in a bilingual, cross-cultural environment. Strong English communication skills are required, and Spanish proficiency is highly preferred for U.S.-based candidates. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on expertise in Nickel and Zinc plating, strong problem-solving capability, and the ability to audit, correct, and standardize processes in a production environment. This individual will be instrumental in closing gaps in process management and driving consistency, quality, and scalability in a core value stream. Candidates must be eligible to travel internationally and maintain a valid passport and/or appropriate travel visa.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field
- 5–10+ years of hands-on plating process engineering experience, including: Nickel plating (electroless and/or electrolytic), Zinc plating
- Demonstrated expertise in process control, SPC, and troubleshooting plating operations
- Strong understanding of: Bath chemistry management, Surface preparation and pretreatment, Coating thickness, adhesion, and corrosion performance
- Proven ability to stabilize underperforming processes and implement sustainable improvements
- Strong English language skills required
- Ability to travel up to 50% within the U.S. and Mexico
- Valid passport and/or required travel documentation
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language proficiency (strongly preferred for U.S.-based candidates)
- Experience in high-volume or automotive manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality systems
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)
- Experience with process automation or digital monitoring systems
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end process optimization for Nickel and Zinc plating lines, ensuring repeatability, efficiency, and consistent quality across locations
- Conduct process audits, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to standardize operations
- Establish and enforce process controls, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and parameter management
- Diagnose and resolve process variation, defects, and quality issues using root cause analysis (RCA) and data-driven methods
- Drive implementation of statistical process control (SPC) and performance monitoring systems
- Partner with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure process stability and uptime
- Develop and maintain documentation including process flow diagrams, control plans, and work instructions
- Evaluate and optimize bath chemistry, chemical usage, and plating line performance
- Establish maintenance protocols and oversee execution, including effectiveness tracking
- Identify equipment and process improvement opportunities and support multi-year investment planning
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cost reduction, and throughput
- Provide technical guidance and training across sites and teams
- Support customer audits, compliance requirements, and plating-related standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
