About the Role We are looking for a Process Engineer to support our plating operations. This person will own an assigned production lead group of 2-4 plating lines, driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting production issues, and developing the people around them. This role is best suited to someone who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, and building strong relationships across the plant. Key Responsibilities Support an assigned production lead group consisting of 2-4 plating lines. Improve manufacturing processes to increase safety, quality, productivity, and throughput. Develop and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training materials. Lead and support continuous improvement projects using data-driven problem solving. Troubleshoot production issues and work directly with platers and leads to implement sustainable solutions. Partner with the engineering team to support larger plant initiatives and share best practices across departments. Analyze process performance and recommend improvements to equipment, methods, and workflows. Support cross-training efforts and help develop production personnel. Foster a culture of servant leadership by removing obstacles that prevent employees from being successful while holding teams accountable for consistently delivering quality and production goals. We are looking for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, developing people, and continuously improving manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will:

Be naturally curious and enjoy learning how and why processes work. Build strong relationships with platers, supervisors, fellow engineers, chemical suppliers, and equipment vendors. Learn from experienced employees while also taking ownership of becoming an expert through self-study and independent learning. Take initiative and drive projects from concept through implementation. Be comfortable balancing technical problem-solving with coaching and supporting production teams. Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, communication, and organizational skills. Lead through influence, humility, and accountability. Preferred Experience Manufacturing, process improvement, engineering, plating, laboratory, or quality experience. Electroplating or metal finishing experience is a strong plus, but candidates with the aptitude and desire to learn the industry are encouraged to apply. Experience developing work instructions, training materials, or standard operating procedures. Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar). Proven ability to solve problems using data and root cause analysis. Education A four-year engineering degree is nice to have but not required. We value demonstrated technical ability, problem-solving skills, manufacturing experience, leadership potential, and a willingness to learn over formal education. Candidates with plating, laboratory, production, maintenance, or other relevant manufacturing experience who possess the right aptitude and attitude are encouraged to apply. Compensation $70,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits Paid Holidays PTO, including

ESST 401

(k) with profit sharing once eligible Company-sponsored health insurance Company-paid life insurance

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person