Process Engineer

Motrex LLC; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Manchester, IA, seeks a Process Engineer to drive repeatable, reliable manufacturing processes across production lines. You will develop work instructions, SOPs, and participate in test method development to ensure consistent results.

The role requires a BS in an engineering discipline, strong mechanical skills, experience with PLCs or electromechanical design, and familiarity with CAD and office software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline required.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Materials/Systems engineering desired.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Experience with PLC programming or electromechanical design helpful.
• Understanding of CAD software and techniques.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and database software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document work instructions and SOPs for the facility.
• Implement test method development processes and become the expert on sampling, testing, evaluation, and reporting results.
• Provide statistical capability analyses to assess short- and long-term process capability.
• Ensure operators are trained and perform tests correctly.
• Monitor day-to-day manufacturing processes and analyze issues on the plant floor.
• Identify solutions to improve processes and drive toward goals.
• Participate in personnel development and facility training on manufacturing processes.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team and company goals.

Skills

Mechanical background

PLC programming

Electromechanical design

CAD software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Database software

Education

BS in Engineering discipline

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Materials/Systems Engineering (desirable)

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Database software

Job description

Overview

Process Engineers are focused on helping the Company achieve its mission – to be the quality leader in the market. Process Engineers work in a collaborative environment, regularly interacting with operations, engineering, and quality departments, whose work is visible and impacts the plant manager as well as Vice Presidents of Operations, Engineering, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• We’re continuing to build and improve repeatable, consistent processes yielding the desired outcomes. You will contribute by learning, developing, and documenting work instructions and standard operating procedures at the facility.
• Implement test method development processes. At the facility, you will become the expert in how we take samples from the production lines, how we test, evaluate, and communicate the results. You’ll be staying with the corporate framework but tweaking it based on the uniqueness of the facility.
• Providing statistical capability analysis. Help us to evaluate the short-term and long-term capabilities of the equipment through test method and process capability analysis.
• Operators play a key role in the process. You will ensure employees are trained and performing tests correctly.
• Day-to-day monitoring of manufacturing processes. You cannot improve what doesn’t get measured. You walk the plant floor, understanding processes and analyzing issues.
• As you learn the facility and processes, assist with identifying solutions and ways to lead to the desired goals.
• Personal development. We are aiming to develop process experts who will be located in our facilities, and you will be trained on manufacturing processes to a fundamental level by industry experts.
• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.

Qualifications

Required:

• BS in an Engineering discipline required
• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or Systems Engineering desired
• Strong mechanical background
• PLC programming, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Design experience helpful

To be successful:

• You have likely done similar work in a manufacturing, heavy industrial, and/or chemical environment.
• You know that teamwork is key to success and have a commitment to collaboration.
• You are innovative and not afraid to 'push the envelope' in a responsible manner
• You have a strong desire to achieve real, quantifiable results
• You have a basic understanding of CAD software and techniques.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and database software, have helped you track, analyze, form conclusions, and communicate a message.

Environment & Physical Demands

• You must be able to work inside or outside the plant environment and in all climate conditions. You may occasionally be exposed to lead, fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, chemicals, heat and cold.
• You must be able to see, hear, and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time; sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, and climb; able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level; able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms; able to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required; able to climb stairs.
• Travel may be required for training and to other company-sanctioned events.
• Ability to rent vehicles for company travel.

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 is a leading battery manufacturer and energy storage company providing one of the industry's most comprehensive portfolios of battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries for automotive, commercial vehicle, golf cart, material handling, specialty motive, aerial work platforms, floor care, data center, telecommunications, utility, industrial, military and government applications. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten Energy operates 15 manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, with additional manufacturing operations in Mexico and China and commercial offices throughout Europe and Asia. The company's portfolio includes the Stryten Energy, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery product brands, serving customers worldwide with reliable energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure, mobility and national security applications. Learn more at www.stryten.com.

Job Locations

IA-Manchester