Plating Manufacturing Engineer

🔬 Process Engineer – Electroplating | Precision Manufacturing

We're looking for a technically exceptional Process Engineer to join our team and own critical electroplating operations for aerospace, defense, and medical-grade applications.

🎯 THE ROLE

You'll be the go-to technical expert supporting our electroplating operations—designing experiments, solving complex coating challenges, and driving measurable process improvements. This is a hands-on role where your work directly impacts precision components for mission-critical applications.

What you'll own:

• Process mastery across gold, silver, palladium, nickel, copper, and electroless nickel plating chemistries
• Experimental design & optimization using DOE and statistical analysis to improve deposit quality, plating rate, and bath stability
• Failure analysis & problem-solving applying root cause analysis to resolve defects and drive systemic improvements
• Quality compliance supporting Nadcap accreditation and AS9100D certification
• Capital projects & innovation leading line upgrades, equipment evaluations, and process development initiatives
• Technical leadership in process qualification for new customers and part numbers, from coupon testing through FAI

✅ WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, precision finishing, or related technical field
• Strong foundation in electrochemical principles and coating science
• Proficiency with engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Ideal candidate has:

• Direct experience in electroplating or electrochemical manufacturing environments
• Deep knowledge of electrochemical deposition science (Faraday's laws, current efficiency, throwing power, nucleation)
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting multiple bath chemistries in production
• XRF thickness measurement and composition analysis expertise
• SPC and DOE application in manufacturing
• Nadcap facility experience
• Precious metal and platinum group metal (PGM) plating background
• Reel-to-reel selective plating equipment knowledge
• Aerospace/defense industry standards familiarity
• Six Sigma certification
• Electroless nickel (EN) expertise
• Advanced degree in engineering or applied science

🌟 WHY JOIN US

✨ Technical Challenge – Work on high-complexity precious metal processes for aerospace, defense, and medical programs

🚀 Career Growth – Long-term development within a respected manufacturing portfolio company

💰 Competitive Compensation – Based on your experience and technical expertise

🛡️ Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life insurance + 401(k) with company match

📍 Relocation Assistance Available – For qualified candidates relocating to the New Haven County, CT area

📋 THE ENVIRONMENT

• Active electroplating production facility – hands-on, technical work
• Direct exposure to plating chemistry and precision manufacturing equipment
• Standing/bench work with occasional lifting (30 lbs)
• Occasional off-shift availability for critical process trials or production support

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates must have legal work authorization in the United States.

Ready to make an impact in precision manufacturing? Apply now!

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