Process Technology Manager

StarPlus Energy LLC; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

401K with company match

Job summary

StarPlus Energy LLC in Kokomo, Indiana is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead and optimize battery module production. You will mentor engineers, manage technology and processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cost, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety in a high-velocity manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation and controls with project management.
• Excellent written and oral communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineers and teams.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training for Module Process Engineers.
• Organize, supervise, and guide subordinates to meet standards on time.
• Lead investigations and root-cause analyses of defects.
• Review/update product specs, process standards, manuals, learning materials.
• Coordinate with R&D, Engineering, and Quality Assurance to improve processes and technologies and meet customer needs.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize quality and process systems.
• Prepare reports and analyses for superiors and other departments.
• Analyze defects and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production processes by key parameters to improve efficiency.
• Drive KPIs to meet STARPLUS goals.
• Follow safety rules and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Adhere to quality and technical instructions in the work area.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

5+ years in industrial automation/controls

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel/Access

Job description

At StarPlus Energy, a joint venture between Samsung/Stellantis, join us in establishing the first plant of its kind in Indiana. As a member of our team, you will play an important role in our company's positive culture by helping us build and maintain an effective organization as the automotive industry moves toward an electric future.

Process engineering manager is in charge of managing the technology, processes, equipment and plants related to the production of battery modules. They are primarily responsible for ensuring continual improvement related to process, cost, production and overall quality of the products. And they are primarily responsible for leading and mentoring other engineers within the field and evaluating their performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical support to internal and external stakeholders. This person must should possess excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and technical skills within their field. Manager must have effective communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization to communicate and resolve process issues in a timely manner. This position typically requires decision-making, team-building, and leadership abilities; a process engineering manager should also stay up-to-date on the latest developments within their field. This person should be comfortable designing and testing prototypes and supervising other engineers and employees. Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct training for Module Process Engineers
  
• Organizing, controlling and supervising subordinates. Completing tasks relative to the job, ensuring that the work processes meet the standards that are expected in a timely manner
  
• Lead investigations and cause analysis of defect occurrences. Enforcement of all improvement measures and continuous monitoring role
  
• Review and update product specifications, process standards, manuals, learning activities
  
• Keeping in contact and cooperating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Engineering, and Quality Assurance, to continuously improve processes and technologies and to ensure that customer needs are fulfilled.
  
• Continues improvement activity to optimize and enhance the efficiency of quality and Process systems
  
• Creating the necessary reports and analysis for the direct superior or other departments to provide up to date information.
  
• Engineering analysis of defective products, creating „abnormality" reports, and taking the necessary measures.
  
• Monitoring the production process according to the key parameters, supporting production and improving production efficiency.
  
• Driving and monitoring KPI to accomplish the goals of STARPLUS.
  
• Any other task what is given by the employee's superior and requires similar skills and competence.
  
• Quality assurance, EHS duties and responsibilities
  
• Keeping the work area clean and well organized, following safety rules on work safety tools, and proper usage of personal safety equipment.
  
• All employees are required to follow the quality and technological instructions within the work area.

AREAS OF LEADERSHIP AND TECHNICAL ABILITIES

• Action / Results oriented: Problem solving, attitude, deliver projects on time with high quality
  
• Strong presentation skills to clearly articulate: business problems, analytical approaches, potential solutions & recommendations
  
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations per team goals
  
• Ability to anticipate "what if" scenarios
  
• High level of written and verbal communication
  
• Self-motivated: energetic, enjoys working at quick pace

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/chemical engineering, material/metal, fiber/polymer, machinery, electrical/electronic (H/W), industrial engineering, mathematics, physics, and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial automation and controls experience with strong foundation in project management.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various level of employees within all areas of the organization including hourly employees to Senior Leadership
• Ability to build effective cross functional relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving abilityGoal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work overtime as required

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Chemical or Industrial or Material Engineering
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation
• Extensive knowledge in Data Analytics utilizing MS Excel, MS Access or other database applications
• Experience with or knowledge of large production lines, PFMEAs, and process controls is a plus.
• Knowledge of Time Studies, Line Balancing, Lean Manufacturing, Bottleneck Analysis.
• Critical thinking and an analytical mindset.
• Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goal.

Compensation

$115000 - 170000/year

Additional Compensation Information

Salary within the posted range is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, 401K with company match.