Chemical Process Supervisor (Plating)

NAFCO

Seremban

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Process Development & Technology Leadership professional to spearhead Zinc Nickel plating technologies for aerospace-grade applications. You will lead process development, establish design standards, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, and environmental compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership of engineers and technicians, with a focus on delivering high-performance coatings and robust process control.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Surface Finishing Technology.
Minimum 3–5 years in electroplating or surface treatment; leadership experience in a process development context.
Experience with AS9100 Rev D and NADCAP environments; aerospace customer involvement preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead development of Zinc Nickel plating processes and other corrosion-resistant systems.
Establish process design standards, specifications, and best practices.
Drive continuous improvement to enhance yield, productivity, quality, and sustainability.
Lead NADCAP audit preparation, closure of findings, and ongoing compliance.
Oversee laboratory activities including bath chemistry analysis and corrosion testing.
Interface with customers on plating technology and special process requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Materials/Metallurgical/Manufacturing Engineering or Surface Finishing Technology

Tools

Zinc Nickel plating

Passivation & Topcoat systems

Electroplating chemistry

DOE / SPC / FMEA

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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
- Current density
- Metal ratio control
- 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:
- AS9100 Rev D
- 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
- Risk Assessments
- Capability Studies
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Validation Trials
Review and approve process control methods and acceptance criteria.
Establish statistical process controls and monitoring systems.

Continuous Improvement

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
- Hydrogen embrittlement verification
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.

People Leadership

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
- Materials Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Surface Finishing Technology

Experience