Amphenol Aerospace · 1 day ago
Plating Process Engineer
Sidney, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expAmphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Plating Process Engineer to work out of its state-of-the-art facility in Sidney, NY. The role involves providing technical expertise in electroplating, developing and implementing plating processes, and ensuring quality assurance testing to meet production needs.
Electrical DistributionIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical expertise necessary to ensure efficient operations in electroplating
Develops and implements short-term and long-range processes and programs that effectively improve departmental delivery, quality, and budgetary goals
Plans, coordinates, and implements new plating processes that assure AAO production needs are met; this includes finish recommendations to meet customer requirements, engineering print approval, and the issue and maintenance of manufacturing layouts, as well as plating specifications
Supervises or coordinates the work of technical people to meet departmental objectives
Interfaces with customers to solve field problems
Initiates and supervises programs related to metal and plastic and metal and plastic finishing programs; generates metal and plastic finishing specifications and manufacturing layouts and consults with Engineering and Quality
Establishes and tracks required connector quality assurance testing weekly and monthly such as salt spray, tabor abrasion, corrosion of conversion coatings as defined by military and customer specifications, provides troubleshooting and failure analysis of plating finishes
Identifies and evaluates new plating systems for product improvement and cost reduction
Provides engineering support to customer inquiries as required
Reviews and revises existing processes and documentation to affirm validity
Coordinates corrective action for out of control events in production; answers corrective actions and establishes procedures to correct manufacturing process defects
Provides immediate process/troubleshooting assistance to support team efforts in meeting delivery and quality goals
Provides support to Plating team in meeting safety and environmental goals
Works with support departments and outside vendors to design, adapt equipment to specific plating applications and requirements
Responsible for documentation to support control of precious metal consumption
Provides assistance to Plant Engineering in areas of plating equipment design, calculations of ventilation requirements, and waste treatment requirements
Develops process flow diagrams for new/existing products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering or related science
Required 3-10 years of electroplating or plating experience in an R & D or process related position; experience in a multi-faceted metal finishing operation that produces finished parts, ideally for aerospace and military connectors as well as industrial applications
Training in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control
Mastery of metal finishing process and chemistry
Working knowledge of quality systems, process control, statistical analysis, manufacturing processing safety practice
Strong project management, structured problem solving with the ability to make ethical decisions, data analysis, working knowledge and application of SPC, ISO, and IPC standards
Understanding of military and NADCAP specifications and qualifications
Ability to work in fast paced environment, with attention to detail; ability to produce results and meet strict deadlines
Employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk and occasionally carry, lift, or move up to 40 pounds
Must be capable of working in a chemical environment that contains hazardous material and/or solutions; exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and temperature variations; must wear appropriate PPE equipment, including eye and hearing protection and safety shoes
Continuously required to move about the plating floor that contains close quarters
Occasional travel required
Must be eligible to work on defense and satellite programs subject to ITAR Regulations, therefore, candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent Resident (Green Card)
Preferred
Desired but not required are Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, American Electroplating and Surface Finishing Certified Electroplating -Finisher (CEF) Certificate or AESF Foundation Master Surface Finisher (MSF)
Benefits
Competitive wage and benefits
Company
Amphenol Aerospace
Amphenol Aerospace manufacturers interconnect products for the military, commercial aerospace and industrial markets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2022-10-22
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