Principal / Senior Process Engineer - Plating

Flint Hills Resources; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex, a Koch company, is seeking a Principal/Senior Process Engineer for plating in Malaysia. You will own yield and quality improvement, drive COPQ reductions, and lead root‑cause analyses with cross‑functional teams to sustain process stability and regulatory compliance.

You will develop and maintain SOPs, PFMEA, and process parameters, analyze SPC/capability data, and support related engineering initiatives to optimize plating operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgy) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably plating/surface treatment.
• Practical experience with SPC, Cp/Cpk, FMEA, and SOPs maintenance.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and cross‑functional improvement leadership.
• Familiarity with EHS requirements and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead yield and product quality improvement initiatives and own KPI ownership.
• Plan and execute cost‑reduction and process‑improvement projects with financial tracking.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, FMEA, and process parameters for plating processes.
• Analyze SPC data and capability to keep processes within specs.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to investigate and resolve customer complaints and COPQ.
• Ensure EHS compliance and mentor related departmental activities.
• Support equipment, fixtures, and process flow improvements in plating operations.
• Oversee plating activities to sustain stability and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Head of Department.

Skills

3+ years hands-on

SPC analysis

Cp/Cpk analysis

FMEA development

SOP writing

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

EHS compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

ISO/MES/ERP awareness

Job description

Principal / Senior Process Engineer - Plating

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will own and drive yield, quality, and continuous‑improvement activities for the plating department, delivering measurable reductions in process cost‑of‑poor‑quality (COPQ) while ensuring products meet customer and specification requirements. This role leads root‑cause and cost‑reduction projects, establishes and maintains process controls and documentation (SOPs, FMEAs, process parameters), analyzes SPC and capability data, and partners cross‑functionally to resolve customer complaints and maintain EHS compliance.

Our Team

You will work within the manufacturing/process‑quality organization supporting the plating/surface‑treatment area. The role collaborates closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Customer Quality/Service, EHS, and cross‑functional stakeholders to implement robust process controls and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Lead primary initiatives to improve yield and product quality, acting as the accountable owner for yield and quality KPIs and improvement projects.
• Plan and execute cost‑reduction and process improvement projects, tracking financial impact and sustaining gains.
• Establish, document, and maintain process parameters, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and controlled plating processes.
• Analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) data, evaluate process capability, and take necessary actions to ensure processes operate within specification limits.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to investigate and resolve customer complaints, drive root‑cause corrective actions, and reduce process COPQ.
• Ensure plating operations comply with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and internal EHS procedures.
• Support the Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering department on improvement activities tied to the plating department, including equipment, fixtures, and process flow improvements.
• Oversee and participate in all plating‑related activities to sustain process stability, quality output, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, leader, or Head of Department to meet business and operational needs.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgy, or equivalent) or equivalent technical qualification.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably with plating/surface treatment or electrochemical processes.
• Practical experience with SPC, process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), FMEA development, and writing/maintaining SOPs.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills (root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions) and experience leading cross‑functional improvement projects.
• Familiarity with EHS requirements in chemical/process environments and ability to ensure regulatory and site compliance.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree (MS) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or Lean certification and demonstrated application of DMAIC or similar methodologies.
• Direct experience with plating chemistries, bath control, and plating process equipment.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and yield improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO), MES/ERP systems, and statistical software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading‑edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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