Electroplating Process Engineer — Quality & Efficiency

SK Services, LLC; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SK Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Plating Process Engineer in Northport, AL to support and optimize electroplating operations within a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on hands-on production support, troubleshooting plating processes, and driving continuous improvement to reduce costs, improve product quality, and boost production efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong electroplating background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience with electroplating processes and production support.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work with cross-functional manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily production support by troubleshooting and resolving electroplating process issues.
• Monitor process parameters, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain consistent production quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving throughput, and increasing process reliability.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Train and support plating personnel, including Plating Line Technicians and Chemical Services staff.
• Oversee plating line personnel and assist with developing and maintaining rack maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with molding, quality, laboratory, and external technical resources to resolve process-related issues.
• Investigate quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Evaluate new equipment opportunities and assist with cost-benefit analyses.
• Support ISO standards and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve operational performance.

Skills

Electroplating

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

SK Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Plating Process Engineer in Northport, AL to support and optimize electroplating operations within a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on hands-on production support, troubleshooting plating processes, and driving continuous improvement to reduce costs, improve product quality, and boost production efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong electroplating background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience collaborating