Engineering Leader

Stryten Manufacturing; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy seeks a Lead Engineer for our Columbus, Indiana facility to lead maintenance, controls, and tooling for plastic injection molding lines. You will drive process improvements, capital projects, and safety compliance while mentoring setup mechanics, machinists, and mold technicians.

You will collaborate with Project Controls on machine issues, optimize reliability, and implement training programs to strengthen the facility team.

Qualifications

• 4 years of plastics experience and 4 years of fixture and downstream equipment design.
• Engineering/Plastics Engineering Degree required.
• Proven satisfactory work history (attendance and performance) to be maintained.
• Attendance is critical to this position.
• Familiar with all aspects of scientific injection molding process.
• Must be able to provide good Leadership and training as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, controls, machinist and mold mechanic personnel for troubleshooting and capital projects.
• Analyze data on predictive preventative maintenance for improvements.
• Scope, spec, and assist in design of plastic injection molding equipment and tooling.
• Develop scrap and cycle reductions and partner with Project Controls on machine issues.
• Support automation commissioning and training of setup mechanics and mold staff.

Skills

CAD software

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Engineering/Plastics Engineering Degree

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Stryten Energy, a growing team of 2,500 willing and fearless listeners, learners, and problem solvers works to meet the increasing demand for reliable energy storage technologies. Stryten uses a proven plastic injection molding methodology to produce critical automotive, motive and essential power battery components. Our light industrial facility in Columbus is hiring for a Lead Engineer.

The objective of the Engineering Leader is to establish and maintain effective, efficient and repeatable processes. The Engineer Leader also supports production personnel with solutions to overall performance problems.

Responsibilities

• Must embrace and follow the Core Beliefs and Values of Stryten Energy.
• Embraces and follows the work and safety rules and wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Safety is our overriding priority. If an unsafe condition is found to exist, actions must be taken immediately to correct the situation to keep all team members safe and get manufacturing equipment operational as soon as possible.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet specified deadlines.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures including the use of PPE and safety equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, and other lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Continuously improve the general housekeeping, organization of equipment, tools, and supplies to keep workstations as efficient as possible.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area.
• The Lead Engineer will oversee solutions for maintenance, controls, machinist and mold mechanic personnel for troubleshooting events, process improvements, capital investment projects, tooling modifications and repairs.
• Analyze data on predictive preventative maintenance for optimal improvement opportunities.
• Scope, spec, and assist in the design of plastic injection molding equipment and tooling.
• Develop and execute scrap reduction and cycle reductions.
• Work with Project Controls team on troubleshooting of injection molding machine issues.
• Assist Project Controls team with commissioning of automation equipment for injection molding machines.
• Grow knowledge of the facility team by implementing training programs for setup mechanics, machinist, and mold mechanics.
• Assist safety department in risk assessment of injection molding machines and machining equipment

Qualifications

• 4 years of plastics experience and 4 years of fixture and downstream equipment design.
• Engineering/Plastics Engineering Degree required.
• Proven satisfactory work history (attendance and performance). This must be maintained.
• Attendance is critical to this position.
• Proficient with CAD drawing packages and able to update drawing packages as needed.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and database software
• Familiar with all aspects of scientific injection molding process.
• Must be able to provide good Leadership and training as required.
• Project Management.
• Excellent communication and documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.