Plating Process Engineer

Plating Manager

Optimize production processes to enhance efficiency, deliver cost savings, improve quality, and support new product and process introductions.

Collaborate with the Plating Production Manager, Engineering, and Process Control Lab to develop plating capacity and recommend actions to meet plant output requirements.
Ensure product quality, enhance process capabilities, and achieve cost improvements in partnership with the Plating Production Manager.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure the most efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality processes.
Formulate process control strategies and track metrics to identify improvement areas and monitor upgrades.
Work closely with the QA department to implement process controls and utilize Lean techniques for maintaining acceptable product quality.
Support the Plating department and Engineering in troubleshooting and resolving production equipment issues.
Ensure all processes comply with safety and environmental regulations.
Manage the Process Control Laboratory, including overseeing holidays, sickness, absence, and staff development.
Lead continuous improvement activities within the department.
Ensure operational key services for the plating shop and liaise with engineering on equipment failures.
Serve as the point of contact with Thames Water regarding trade effluent discharge.
Produce COSHH assessments.
Manage compliance with RoHS, REACH, Cal.Prop65, and TSCA regulations.
Assist the Sales Department in preparing quotations for plated parts.
Lead projects within the plating shop.
Train operators on new processes.

In-depth knowledge of electroplating processes.
Hands-on involvement in daily plant/process line issues with a sense of urgency to resolve them.
Strong passion for continuous improvements.
Effective team player with strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
Ability to set realistic goals and deliver results.
Work well under pressure.
Strong problem-solving skills, including timely issue identification and resolution.
Effective decision-making abilities.
Commercial awareness and negotiation skills.