Plating Process Engineer
Company: The Adkins Group, Inc.
Location: Sidney
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description In this role you will : Initiate
and supervise programs related to metal and plastic and metal
finishing programs. Generate metal and plastic finishing
specifications and manufacturing layouts and consults with
engineering and quality. Establish and track 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, provide troubleshooting and
failure analysis of plating finishes. Identify and evaluate new
plating systems for product improvement and cost reduction. Provide
engineering support to customer inquiries as required. Review and
revise existing processes and documentation to affirm validity.
Coordinate corrective action for out of control events in
production. Answer corrective actions and establish procedures to
correct manufacturing process defects. Provide immediate
process/troubleshooting assistance to support team effort in
meeting delivery and quality goals. Provide support to plating team
in meeting safety and environmental goals. Work with support
departments and outside vendors to design, adapt equipment to
specific plating applications and requirements. Be responsible for
process documentation to insure successful qualification of new and
existing processes. Be responsible for documentation to support
control of precious metal consumption. Provide assistance to Plant
Engineering in areas of plating equipment design, calculations of
ventilation requirements, and waste treatment requirements. Develop
process flow diagrams for new/existing products. • If the following
describes you, we would love to talk with you about the role!
Bachelors of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related
science. Required 3-10 years of electro-plating 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. 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).
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.
Wear appropriate PPE equipment including eye and hearing protect
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).
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