About the Company

At SSW Advanced Technologies, we believe our success comes from The People and Expertise Behind Your Perfect Products.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Plating Process Engineer to lead process optimization and standardization initiatives across our operations in Mexico and the United States. This is a high-impact, corporate-level role focused on strengthening plating processes, improving quality, increasing efficiency, and building sustainable operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

- Process Leadership & Optimization
- Lead process improvement initiatives for Nickel and Zinc plating lines.
- Standardize plating operations across multiple manufacturing locations.
- Develop and implement robust process controls, SOPs, and operating standards.
- Drive consistency, quality, throughput, and operational reliability.

- Problem Solving & Quality Improvement
- Conduct process audits and identify improvement opportunities.
- Resolve process variation, quality concerns, and production challenges using root cause analysis.
- Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies and performance monitoring systems.
- Optimize bath chemistry, chemical consumption, and plating line performance.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
- Provide technical coaching and training across facilities.
- Support customer audits,



compliance requirements, and industry standards.
- Contribute to long-term capital and equipment improvement strategies.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of plating process engineering experience.

Required Skills

- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Nickel plating (electroless and/or electrolytic)
- Zinc plating
- Bath chemistry management
- Surface preparation and pretreatment processes
- Experience implementing process controls and SPC methodologies.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Professional English communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 50% throughout Mexico and the United States.
- Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

Preferred Skills

- English language proficiency.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of ISO quality systems.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with process automation or digital monitoring technologies.

Pay range and compensation package

? MXN $600,000 – $860,000 annuall

Equal Opportunity Statemen

At SSW, you'll work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where innovation, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement are part of everything we do. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

📌 Plating Process Engineer (Ciudad de México)
🏢 SSW Advanced Technologies
📍 Ciudad de México