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Position Title: Sr. Plating Engineer

The Sr. Plating Engineer is a critical member of the simultaneous engineering teams and is responsible for all aspects of the plating development phase from concept to transfer. The Sr. Plating Engineer is responsible to ensure all Key Metrics are measured and met. Including Product and Process Verification through Qualification, Time to Market, Quality, and all Financial Metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop new plating methods and techniques for applying metallic finishes to terminals, contacts and shells to improve product performance while reducing processing and material costs.
  2. Provides technical assistance to development engineering by recommending finishing material, thickness, location on product and application of material or combination of materials
  3. Assists Quality Engineering in identifying and taking appropriate corrective action on customer complaints with respect to coating failures.
  4. Responsible for developing new plating methods and techniques, designing new plating equipment, determining processing parameters, developing analytical procedures, recommending cost improvements, and all other related assignments
  5. Because of sound technical ability, this individual will be a leader and will work with minimal supervision on assignments that are complex in nature and scope.
  6. Applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of Plating Engineering, including exposure to manufacturing technologies such as stamping, molding, assembly and machine application.
  7. The majority of A&D products are screw machined contacts and machined shells, because of this the individual should have an extensive back ground in Rack and Barrel plating technologies.
  8. Potentially work with Product Development Engineers in England, France and US.
  9. Create manufacturing plans for new product designs
  10. Arrange for production of prototype samples
  11. Manage the transfer of the production process to the long term manufacturing site (US, Mexico and India)
  12. Track project performance metrics such as actual manufacturing costs, tooling efficiencies and quality measures
  13. Resolve problems as needed to address customer needs
  14. Lead manufacturing process improvements and innovations using new technologies

Qualifications:

  1. BS degree in Chemical Engineering preferred
  2. Green Belt or Black Belt in Six Sigma process preferred but not required.
  3. Minimum of 10 years experience in a Plating Manufacturing field.
  4. Good working knowledge and experience with connector manufacturing processes (stamping, molding, die cast, screw machining, plating and assembly)
  5. Working to specifications with in the Aerospace and Defense requirements would be a plus.
  6. Demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize
  7. Strong interpersonal & negotiating skills
  8. Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate across all levels within and outside of the organization including customers
  9. Strong analytical skills and attention to details
  10. PC proficient, including Excel, Word, MS Project, Power Point, and MRP systems
  11. US Citizenship or Permanent Residence (due to ITAR regulations)