Weekend Electroplating Process Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Position Summary:

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Plating Team Lead to oversee and coordinate daily operations in our plating department at our Power Solutions Group facility in Rolling Meadows. This role is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality plating processes while maintaining compliance with NADCAP and AS9100 standards and internal specifications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on plating experience, leadership capabilities, and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) a global technology company that designs, engineers, and manufactures custom-engineered mechatronic products for a variety of industries. At Methode, our core values shape the way we work and collaborate with each other. We are a purpose-driven company, and value every member of our workforce. We challenge our workforce to continually develop innovative ideas that anticipate and address our customers' needs and we continually strive to "Find a Better Way" to improve our products, services, and processes to increase our efficiency as well as the value we provide to our customers.
Position Responsibilities:

• Help coordinate and execute the daily production activities of the plating team.

• Ensures work is performed efficiently and in compliance with company standards and customer specifications.

• Monitor and maintain process parameters for various plating operations (e.g., electroplating, anodizing, passivation, etc.).

• Ensure all plating operations comply with NADCAP and other industry-specific regulatory requirements.

• Assist in preparing for and participating in NADCAP audits, internal audits, and customer visits.

• Train, mentor, and support plating team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Review work orders, process instructions, and job travelers for accuracy and completeness.

• Conduct inspections to ensure product quality and consistency throughout the plating process.

• Maintain proper documentation and ensure traceability of plated parts.

• Identify process improvements and work collaboratively with engineering and quality teams to implement solutions.

• Ensure all safety protocols are followed and promote a safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on plating experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.

• Experience with NADCAP standards and compliance is required. Strong understanding of plating techniques and surface finishing processes.

• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and process sheets.

• Familiarity with quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to product quality and process accuracy.

• Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP systems).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• May be exposed to chemicals and fumes in a controlled environment (PPE provided).

The hiring rate expected for this position is $20.50 - $25.50 hourly, depending on experience and knowledge of the selected candidate.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.