Location(s): Lincoln, Nebraska
Company: MolexCareer Field: Engineering
Job Number:
193044 Apply: https://koch.avature.net/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Lincoln-Nebraska-United-States-Process-Engineer-Plating/193044Your JobAs a Plating Process Engineer, you will support and improve electroplating processes used to manufacture electrical connector components. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive process stability, product quality, productivity, material utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting new products and manufacturing capabilities.
Our Team:
The Plating Operations team partners closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Laboratory, EHS, Tooling, Product Engineering, and global manufacturing teams. Together, we develop and sustain safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes that support our customers and business objectives.
What You Will Do:- Develop, optimize, and support manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance
- Analyze process data and lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve manufacturing and product quality challenges
- Plan and execute process trials, validations, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that increase process capability, yield, throughput, and material utilization
- Partner with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements and corrective actions
- Support process risk assessments, change management activities, audits, and compliance initiatives
- Provide technical guidance and training to employees supporting manufacturing operations
Who You Are:- (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline
- Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial production operations in an engineering, technical, or process-focused role
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving process, equipment, quality, or production-related issues in a manufacturing environment
- Experience using data to identify process improvements and support problem-solving activities
- What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience with electroplating, surface finishing, or other chemical-based manufacturing processes
- Experience supporting connector, electronics, automotive, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience with new product introduction, process validation, equipment qualifications, or manufacturing transfers
- Knowledge of quality and continuous improvement tools such as DOE, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean, Six Sigma, or 8D problem solving
- Experience with manufacturing automation, PLC-controlled equipment, SAP, MES, or other manufacturing systems
- Experience leading material utilization, yield improvement, or cost reduction initiatives
- This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.
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Hiring Philosophy:
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are:
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits:
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities:
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).#LI-CK1
