Process Engineer

Stryten Manufacturing; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Iowa seeks a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team and help develop repeatable processes, test methods, and SOPs aligned with quality and efficiency targets.

You will work with operations, engineering, and quality to optimize plant performance, document procedures, and drive data-driven improvements across production lines.

Qualifications

• BS in an Engineering discipline required.
• Manufacturing/heavy industrial/chemical environment experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Basic CAD understanding and computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document work instructions and SOPs for the facility.
• Implement test method development processes and test evaluation.
• Provide statistical capability analyses for process improvements.
• Train operators and monitor daily manufacturing tests for accuracy.
• Identify solutions to improve processes and meet goals.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

PLC programming

Team collaboration

CAD familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Industrial Engineering

BS in Materials Engineering

BS in Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Word/PowerPoint/Excel

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 neededto 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 resultsYou 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 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.