Chemical Process Supervisor (Plating)

MY NAFCO PRECISION SDN. BHD.; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MY NAFCO PRECISION SDN. BHD. in Malaysia seeks a Process Development & Technology Leader to drive zinc-nickel plating innovations, validate new capabilities, and set design standards for aerospace, automotive, and high-reliability applications.

You will lead NADCAP/AS9100 compliance, oversee lab and materials engineering, mentor engineers, and advance Lean/Six Sigma projects, cost reduction, and productivity improvements while ensuring safety and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in electroplating or surface treatment.
• Minimum 3 years in engineering leadership or process development management.
• Proven expertise in Zinc Nickel plating technologies.
• Experience within AS9100 and NADCAP-accredited environments.
• Experience supporting aerospace customers, OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new plating technologies and process capabilities.
• Establish standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements and data-based decisions.
• Lead NADCAP audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Mentor Process Engineers and Technicians; manage budgets and priorities.
• Interface with customers on plating technology and requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Budget Control

Customer Communication

Change Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Surface Finishing Technology

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

8D

Control Plan

DOE

Job description

Process Development & Technology Leadership

Lead the development of new plating technologies, with emphasis on Zinc Nickel and other corrosion-resistant coating systems.

Develop and validate new process capabilities supporting aerospace, automotive, and high-reliability industries.

Establish process design standards, specifications, and best practices.

Drive process innovation to improve corrosion performance, productivity, quality, and sustainability.

Evaluate and introduce new chemicals, equipment, automation systems, and process technologies.

Zinc Nickel Plating Expertise

Act as the technical authority for Zinc Nickel plating processes.

Optimize critical process parameters including:

• Bath chemistry
• pH and temperature
• Agitation systems
• Passivation and topcoat applications

Develop plating systems capable of achieving aerospace and customer corrosion requirements.

Improve coating uniformity, adhesion, thickness distribution, and plating efficiency.

AS9100 & NADCAP Compliance

Ensure all plating processes comply with:

• NADCAP Chemical Processing
• Customer specifications
• Regulatory requirements

Lead NADCAP audit preparation, closure of findings, and continuous compliance activities.

Maintain process qualifications, validations, and operator certifications.

Ensure full traceability and process documentation for aerospace products.

Process Qualification & Validation

Develop qualification plans for new processes and products.

Conduct:

• Process FMEA
• Capability Studies
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Validation Trials

Review and approve process control methods and acceptance criteria.

Establish statistical process controls and monitoring systems.

Lead strategic improvement projects focused on:

• Yield improvement
• Cost reduction
• Productivity enhancement
• OEE improvement
• Scrap and rework reduction

Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Drive data-based decision making through statistical analysis.

Quality & Customer Support

Support customer qualification programs and audits.

Lead root cause investigations for major quality issues.

Approve corrective and preventive actions for process-related concerns.

Interface directly with customers regarding plating technology and special process requirements.

Laboratory & Materials Engineering

Oversee laboratory operations related to:

• Bath chemistry analysis
• Salt spray testing
• XRF coating analysis
• Metallurgical investigations
• Adhesion testing

Ensure laboratory methods comply with applicable standards and specifications.

Environmental, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• ISO 14001
• Malaysian Environmental Regulations
• RoHS
• REACH requirements

Lead HIRARC implementation and risk assessments.

Promote safe handling of hazardous chemicals and environmental stewardship.

Lead, mentor, and develop Process Engineers and Technicians.

Establish technical competency development programs.

Manage departmental resources, budgets, and project priorities.

Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Chemical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Surface Finishing Technology

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in electroplating or surface treatment.

Minimum 3 years in engineering leadership or process development management.

Proven expertise in Zinc Nickel plating technologies.

Experience within AS9100 and NADCAP-accredited manufacturing environments.

Experience supporting aerospace customers, OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers preferred.

Plating Technologies

• Zinc Nickel Plating
• Passivation & Topcoat Systems
• Corrosion Protection Technologies
• Wastewater Treatment Systems

Aerospace Standards

• AS9100
• NADCAP Chemical Processing
• AMS Specifications
• ASTM Standards
• Customer Aerospace Specifications
• First Article Inspection (FAI)

Quality Tools

• APQP
• PPAP
• FMEA
• MSA
• SPC
• 8D
• Control Plan
• DOE

Business & Leadership Skills

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Control
• Customer Communication
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Preferred Certifications & Training

• AS9100 Internal Auditor
• NADCAP Special Process Awareness
• Lean Manufacturing
• IATF 16949 Core Tools
• HIRARC
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC
• Advanced Problem-Solving Methodologies