Senior Lead Engineer: Injection Molding & Process Improvement

Motrex LLC; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Columbus, IN is seeking a Lead Engineer to establish and maintain efficient, repeatable processes and to support production with practical solutions for performance improvements.

The role leads maintenance, controls, machinist and mold mechanics, driving capital projects, tooling improvements and safety programs while collaborating with project controls and automation teams. Strong leadership and plastics engineering background are required.

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 crucial.
• Proficient with CAD drawing packages and able to update drawings as needed.
• Strong computer skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and database software.
• Familiar with all aspects of scientific injection molding processes.
• Must provide leadership and training as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, controls, machinist and mold mechanic staff for troubleshooting events.
• Plan and execute process improvements and capital investment projects.
• Scope, specification and assist in the design of plastic injection molding equipment and tooling.
• Develop scrap reduction and cycle time reductions.
• Collaborate with Project Controls on injection molding machine issue troubleshooting and commissioning of automation.
• Train setup mechanics, machinists, and mold mechanics to grow facility knowledge.
• Assist safety in risk assessments for injection molding and machining equipment.

Skills

Plastics experience

Fixture and downstream equipment

Leadership

Project management

Communication

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Documentation

Education

Engineering / Plastics Engineering degree

Tools

CAD drawing packages

Database software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stryten Energy in Columbus, IN is seeking a Lead Engineer to establish and maintain efficient, repeatable processes and to support production with practical solutions for performance improvements.

The role leads maintenance, controls, machinist and mold mechanics, driving capital projects, tooling improvements and safety programs while collaborating with project controls and automation teams. Strong leadership and plastics engineering background are required.