Lead Engineer - Injection Molding & Process Improvement

Stryten Energy; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Columbus, IN is seeking a Lead Engineer to establish and maintain repeatable processes for plastic injection molding. You will lead maintenance, controls and tooling projects and support production with performance improvements.

The role requires a plastics/engineering degree, 4 years in plastics and fixture/downstream design, CAD proficiency, and strong leadership. You will mentor setup mechanics and mold technicians, and collaborate with project controls on automation

Qualifications

• 4 years of plastics experience required.
• 4 years in fixture/downstream equipment design.
• Engineering/Plastics Engineering degree required.
• Proficient with CAD drawing packages and updating drawings.
• Strong MS Office and database software skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, controls, machinist and mold mechanic personnel.
• Analyze data on predictive preventative maintenance for optimization.
• Scope, spec and assist in design of injection molding equipment and tooling.
• Develop and execute scrap and cycle reductions.
• Collaborate with Project Controls on troubleshooting molding machine issues.
• Assist commissioning of automation equipment for molding machines.
• Train setup mechanics, machinists, and mold mechanics.
• Assist safety in risk assessment of molding and machining equipment.

Skills

Plastics experience

Fixtures/Downstream design

Leadership

Project management

CAD

Office software

Education

Engineering degree

Plastics Engineering

Tools

CAD drawing packages

Job description

Stryten Energy in Columbus, IN is seeking a Lead Engineer to establish and maintain repeatable processes for plastic injection molding. You will lead maintenance, controls and tooling projects and support production with performance improvements.

The role requires a plastics/engineering degree, 4 years in plastics and fixture/downstream design, CAD proficiency, and strong leadership. You will mentor setup mechanics and mold technicians, and collaborate with project controls on automation