Staff Engineer-Manufacturing Plating

Sterling Kohler; Ciudad Juárez; Híbrido; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kohler Co. is seeking a Staff Engineer in Finishing to lead plating and PVD operations at SFO. You will oversee equipment flow, diagnose issues, and develop process specifications to drive cost efficiency and quality.

The role requires a BS ABET with 5+ years in plating/PVD finishing and a background in chemical/metallurgical engineering. A strong emphasis on tooling design and supplier collaboration is essential.

Formación

• BS ABET in science/engineering with 5+ years in plating or PVD finishing.
• Background in chemical/metallurgical engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree in PVD/thin film preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Direct flow of material and operation of plating and PVD equipment.
• Detect and diagnose equipment and process problems.
• Develop detailed process specs and routings for manufacturing.
• Create process documentation and training materials.
• Investigate and test new processes to improve cost, quality, and productivity.
• Provide cost estimates to New Product Manufacturing Engineering.
• Collaborate with Kohler supplier network globally.
• Support launch of new products with technical assessments and tooling design.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Problem diagnosis

Process development

Cost estimation

Supplier collaboration

Educación

Bachelor of Science (ABET)

Chemical Engineering

Metallurgy / related field

Advanced degree in PVD / Thin Film

Herramientas

PVD equipment

Thin Film systems

Descripción del empleo

Staff Engineer-Manufacturing Plating

Work Mode: Onsite, Juarez Nuevo León

BASIC FUNCTION

• 1. The Staff Engineer (Finishing Process) will have technical responsibility for the manufacturing processes for Plating and PVD finishing at the Sanimex Faucet Operation (SFO). The Plating and PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) Engineer will be responsible for the Plating and PVD operation at SFO. The Finishing Engineer will have input and responsibility in the selection, implementation, of procedures and processes to maintain appropriate and cost-effective manufacturing processes for Plating and PVD finishing. The Finishing Engineer must be able to detect and be able to diagnose equipment/process problems.
• 2. Direct major capital projects and equipment purchase for capacity and strategic purposes at SFO.
• 3. Support corporate activities regarding the international growth of the Global Faucets Operations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. The Staff Engineer (Finishing Process) will have technical responsibility to direct the flow of material and operation of all equipment associated with the Plating and PVD process.
• 2. The Finishing Engineer must be able to detect and be able to diagnose equipment and process problems. An understanding of previous operations and subsequent operations is necessary.
• 3. Development of detailed process specifications and routings for manufacturing.
• 4. The Finishing Engineer is responsible for development of all necessary process documentation and training.
• 5. Initiate investigation and testing of new processes or process changes to improve costs, quality, and productivity.
• 6. Assist with providing cost estimates to the New Product Manufacturing Engineering group.
• 7. Work with the Kohler supplier network within or outside USA.
• 8. Support New Product Development group in launching new products, by providing technical assessment of potential problems and the designing of tooling.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree (ABET) with a minimum of 5 years in applicable Plating and PVD related finishing operation experience. A background in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Metallurgy or related field required. Advanced engineering degree with coursework in PVD / Thin Film Systems preferred.

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