Plating Process Engineer

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

Location: Northport, AL Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 annually, based on experience Employment Type: Direct Hire

About the Company

Our client is a global automotive supplier specializing in innovative manufacturing solutions and advanced technologies for leading automotive manufacturers worldwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plating Process Engineer to support and optimize electroplating operations within a manufacturing environment. This position will provide hands‑on production support, troubleshoot plating processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, product quality, and production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electroplating, excellent problem‑solving abilities, and experience working with cross‑functional manufacturing teams.

Key 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.