Job Description
Senior Process Engineer•Plating Confidential Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $90,000•$110,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Statistics Operational analysis Technical engineering Six Sigma Green Belt Quality control statistical data analysis Statistical Process Control Coating Statistical analysis Industrial plating Bachelor's degree Technical troubleshooting support Process management
Full Job Description Job Title:
Senior Process Engineer•Plating (Nickel & Zinc) Location:
75 Miles East of Knoxville Reports To:
Plant Manager Salary:
$90,000•$110,000 Relocation Assistance:
Available Position Type:
Full-Time Position Summary We are seeking a seasoned Process Engineer with deep expertise in Nickel and Zinc plating operations to strengthen process control, standardization, and technical performance within our plating operations. This is a priority role to address gaps in process management and ensure consistency, quality, and scalability in a core value stream. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on technical mastery, strong process discipline, and the ability to implement robust controls in a production environment. This role is critical to elevating operational rigor and accelerating our plating capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end process optimization for Nickel and Zinc plating lines, ensuring repeatability, efficiency, and quality. Establish and enforce process controls, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and parameter management. Diagnose and resolve process variation, defects, and quality issues using root cause analysis (RCA) and data-driven methods. Drive implementation of statistical process control (SPC) and monitoring systems for plating operations. Partner with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure process stability and uptime. Develop and maintain documentation, including process flow diagrams, control plans, and work instructions. Evaluate and optimize chemical usage, bath chemistry, and line performance. Establishing maintenance protocols and oversee maintenance execution incl. effectiveness tracking Identify process equipment enhancements and define multi-year investment scenarios Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cost reduction, and throughput. Provide technical guidance and training to operations personnel and junior engineers. Support customer requirements, audits, and compliance standards related to plating processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field. 5-10+ years of hands-on plating process engineering experience, with a focus on: Nickel plating (electroless and/or electrolytic) Zinc plating Demonstrated experience in process control, SPC, and troubleshooting plating lines. Strong understanding of:
Bath chemistry management Surface preparation and pretreatment processes Coating thickness, adhesion, and corrosion performance Proven ability to stabilize underperforming processes and implement sustainable solutions. Preferred Qualifications Experience in high-volume or automotive manufacturing environments. Familiarity with ISO/IATF
quality systems. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt). Experience implementing process automation or digital monitoring systems. Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Process discipline and attention to detail Ability to influence and drive change in operations Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams Hands-on, action-oriented approach Why This Role Matters Plating is a core capability and differentiator for our organization. This role is pivotal in rapidly strengthening our internal expertise, improving process control, and ensuring consistent product quality. The successful candidate will have a direct and measurable impact on operational performance and customer satisfaction. Pay:
$90,000.00•$110,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your annual salary target? Do you have a • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field? Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience:
nickel plating: 3 years (Preferred) bath chemistry: 3 years (Preferred) o Surface preparation and pretreatment processes: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Relocate:
Knoxville, TN 37901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location:
In person
