Plating Engineer

Curtiss-Wright•Shelby, MI

1d•$59,700 - $86,300•Onsite

About The Position

Plating Engineer Our Shelby, NC site is looking for a Plating Engineer to join their team! The Plating Engineer provides technical support of surface treatment and plating operations. You will assist in gaining and maintaining aerospace surface treatment approvals and will be responsible for developing, documenting, and maintaining systems and procedures in support of the Special Processing department. Location: Shelby, NC Salary: $59,700 to $86,300 + bonus opportunity Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering preferred, or technically related field experience considered.
Must be a US Citizen.
Experience with following special processes: Cadmium plating, Cadmium-Titanium plating, Chromium plating, Nickel plating, Zinc-Nickel, Passivation, Anodize and Chem Film application.
Hands-on application of organic coatings.
Knowledge of process verification and troubleshooting methods.
Ability to interpret chemical processing specifications and drawings.
Aerospace special processing background preferred.

Nice To Haves

ACAS, Aerospace Coatings Application Specialist Certification preferred.
CEF, Certified Electro Plating Finisher and CAF, Certified Aerospace Finisher certification from the AESF preferred.
Proficiency in Truechem software applications
Proficiency in computer aided design applications

Responsibilities

Develop, prepare, and maintain plating manufacturing process routings and process sheets.
Under general direction creates the design and implementation of plating racks, masking, fixtures, and tools to support processes.
Develop and implement manufacturing engineering procedures.
Implement and maintain work labor standards records, including engineering and estimation of run times for plating manufacturing processes.
Implementing continuous improvement of processes to provide most economical means of production.
Interpret customer specification changes and implement changes.
Provides technical support for plant layout, purchase of equipment, upgrade of equipment, and feasibility studies.
Comply with all the applicable Environmental and Safety regulations.
Comply with all internal, customer and Nadcap accreditation requirement.
Assist in support Nadcap accreditation audits.
Ability to understand and perform all chemical testing laboratory procedures.
Performs other assignments as directed by supervisor.