Plating Process Engineer (12 hr night shift)

RESRG Automotive; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is hiring a Plating Process Engineer for our Morehead, KY facility. The role focuses on managing the plating line, troubleshooting defects, and ensuring high-quality parts while complying with environmental and safety standards.

You will lead Plating Process Technicians, develop process instructions, and drive improvements in yields and cost efficiency within a dynamic, global auto supply environment.

Qualifications

• Production leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience troubleshooting processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Analyze plating solutions using wet chemistry and equipment.
• Develop strategies to maintain plating equipment and processes.
• Manage Plating Process Technicians and waste water/wet lab activities.
• Develop QS9000 work instructions for plating operations.
• Improve processes, standardization, layout design, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Promote 5-S and maintain a safe, organized work area.
• Report environmental concerns and incidents to management promptly.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Troubleshooting processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Job description

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Plating Process Engineer in our Morehead, KY facility!

Your Job

The role of the Plating Process Engineer is to manage the plating line and all the technical aspects of the plating process, including software, filters, pumps, hoists and downtime. The Plating Process Engineer will also troubleshoot plating production defects in order to ensure the production of quality parts.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Analyze plating solutions using wet chemistry and equipment.
• Develop strategic plans to ensure the maintenance of the plating equipment.
• Manage Plating Process Technicians who maintain the plating process, waste water & wet lab
• Develop QS9000 work instructions for the plating department.
• Develop standards for current and future plating activities including but not limited to process improvement, process standardization, line design, and cost reduction.
• Responsible for following all environmental policies, procedures, work instructions and requirements applicable to his or her work, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Responsible for immediately reporting to management all environmental concerns related to work being carried out, as well as, all incidents, which present a hazard to people, production, or the environment.
• Define process limits based on experimentation and analysis.
• Develop new processes, methods, and layouts to increase equipment flexibility and improve manufacturing yields.
• Observe and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations associated with this job.
• Aid plating manager in identifying training needs. Attend and participate in all scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
• Promote and maintain 5-S to ensure an organized, clean, and work safe area.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Production manufacturing leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Experience troubleshooting processes in a manufacturing environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Knowledge of the plating process
• Experience with decorative plastic molded trim
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.