What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plating and Coatings Process Engineer position at FPC of Savannah?
Great opportunity for a Plating and Coatings Process Engineer to work for a global leading firearms manufacturing leader located near Nashville, TN
Our client is a world-renowned military & police force supplier looking for a Plating and Coatings Process Engineer to lead the development, evaluation, and improvement of plating and coating manufacturing methods.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain concise Process Documentation to support manufacturing and quality processes
- Support and meet development and production schedules, driving productivity, and quality initiatives, and manage the areas within budget guidelines and controls
- Assist in determining the proper manufacturing processes for cleaning, surface preparation, racking, part curing/drying, and part handling to prevent damage.
- Convey technical understanding to production personnel through work instructions, product knowledge, and hands-on training
- Evaluate manufacturing processes for improvement of product flow, cost, and First Time Yield (FTY)
- Analyze technical drawings and data and offer configuration changes to enhance product manufacturability
- Initiate plans of action to troubleshoot and solve recurring problems within production
- Support site initiatives for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and productivity improvements
- Provide direction, leadership, and technical support for production shop floor
- Ensure production KPI’s are maintained by providing Engineering support to reduce downtime and enhance production output
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or similar/equivalent
- 2 years of experience in plating or coatings manufacturing role
