Top 1676 performance engineer Jobs in tennessee

Senior Process Engineer – Plating
Confidential —Knoxville, TN
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Extrusion Process Engineer
SaarGummi Tennessee Inc. —Pulaski, TN
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Product Metallurgical Engineer
Arconic —Alcoa, TN
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Fabrication Engineer
GEM Technology —Oak Ridge, TN
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Reliability Engineer
Arconic —Alcoa, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Training & development
Structural Engineer
Structural Design Group —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
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Piping Engineering Line Supervisor
Y12 —Oak Ridge, TN
- Management
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Project Engineer
Indmar Marine Engines —Millington, TN
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Detection Engineer - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Brentwood, TN
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1
Sargent & Lundy —Oak Ridge, TN
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Painting Engineer III
SL Tennessee —Clinton, TN
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 11+ years
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Nuclear Mechanical Engineer
GEM Technology —Oak Ridge, TN
- $180,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Software Developer - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Nashville, TN
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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FOXPE —Nashville, TN
- $74,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Paint & Powder Coating
Greenheck Group —Knoxville, TN
- $95,161 - $117,552 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Engineering
- Mid-level
Electrical Design Engineer - Senior
Uster Technologies, Inc. (a Toyota subsidiary) —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Senior Software Engineer - Java/J2EE
Unum Group —Chattanooga, TN
- $89,400 - $183,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Yanfeng Automotive —Chattanooga, TN
- Overtime
- 3 years
- Travel
- Senior level
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Nuclear I&C Engineer
GEM Technology —Oak Ridge, TN
- $170,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Design Engineer
GEM Technology —Oak Ridge, TN
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
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Senior Process Engineer – Plating

Confidential
Knoxville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $110,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Statistics
Operational analysis
Technical engineering
Six Sigma Green Belt
Quality control statistical data analysis
Statistical Process Control
Coating
Statistical analysis
Industrial plating
Bachelor's degree
Technical troubleshooting support
Process management

Full Job Description

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer – Plating (Nickel & Zinc)

Location: 75 Miles East of Knoxville
Reports To: Plant Manager

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Relocation Assistance: Available
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Process Engineer with deep expertise in Nickel and Zinc plating operations to strengthen process control, standardization, and technical performance within our plating operations. This is a priority role to address gaps in process management and ensure consistency, quality, and scalability in a core value stream.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on technical mastery, strong process discipline, and the ability to implement robust controls in a production environment. This role is critical to elevating operational rigor and accelerating our plating capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end process optimization for Nickel and Zinc plating lines, ensuring repeatability, efficiency, and quality.
Establish and enforce process controls, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and parameter management.
Diagnose and resolve process variation, defects, and quality issues using root cause analysis (RCA) and data-driven methods.
Drive implementation of statistical process control (SPC) and monitoring systems for plating operations.
Partner with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure process stability and uptime.
Develop and maintain documentation, including process flow diagrams, control plans, and work instructions.
Evaluate and optimize chemical usage, bath chemistry, and line performance.
Establishing maintenance protocols and oversee maintenance execution incl. effectiveness tracking
Identify process equipment enhancements and define multi-year investment scenarios
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cost reduction, and throughput.
Provide technical guidance and training to operations personnel and junior engineers.
Support customer requirements, audits, and compliance standards related to plating processes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field.
5–10+ years of hands-on plating process engineering experience, with a focus on:
Nickel plating (electroless and/or electrolytic)
Zinc plating
Demonstrated experience in process control, SPC, and troubleshooting plating lines.
Strong understanding of:
Bath chemistry management
Surface preparation and pretreatment processes
Coating thickness, adhesion, and corrosion performance
Proven ability to stabilize underperforming processes and implement sustainable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in high-volume or automotive manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality systems.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt).
Experience implementing process automation or digital monitoring systems.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Process discipline and attention to detail
Ability to influence and drive change in operations
Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams
Hands-on, action-oriented approach

Why This Role Matters

Plating is a core capability and differentiator for our organization. This role is pivotal in rapidly strengthening our internal expertise, improving process control, and ensuring consistent product quality. The successful candidate will have a direct and measurable impact on operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What is your annual salary target?
Do you have a • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

nickel plating: 3 years (Preferred)
bath chemistry: 3 years (Preferred)
o Surface preparation and pretreatment processes: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Knoxville, TN 37901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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