Weekend Electroplating Process Engineer Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to support production operations by improving manufacturing processes, increasing productivity, and ensuring consistent product quality. This role partners closely with production teams and engineering to drive continuous improvement, standardize best practices, and solve day-to-day manufacturing challenges.

• Support assigned production lines and manufacturing operations.

• Improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.

• Develop and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven problem-solving techniques.

• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and cross-functional teams to improve plant operations.

• Analyze process performance and recommend improvements to equipment, workflows, and manufacturing methods.

• Support employee training and cross-training initiatives.

• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, process improvement, quality, laboratory, or related engineering roles.

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar.

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

• Experience creating work instructions, SOPs, and training documentation.

• Ability to work closely with production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and the ability to influence teams without direct authority.

• Experience in electroplating, metal finishing, or surface treatment is a strong plus.

• Experience working with manufacturing equipment, chemical processes, or production operations.

• Knowledge of process optimization and production efficiency improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred but not required.

• Candidates with relevant manufacturing, production, maintenance, laboratory, or technical experience and strong problem-solving skills are encouraged to apply.

• Full-time, on-site position.

• Hands-on role requiring regular interaction with production teams and manufacturing operations.

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Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

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Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.