Senior Process Engineer

Stryten Manufacturing; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to solving the world's energy challenges through innovative storage solutions. As a key player in the manufacturing process, you will lead a skilled team, ensuring efficient operations and safety training while driving continuous improvement. This role demands strong project management and problem-solving skills, along with a hands-on approach to assist in meeting deadlines. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to sustainability, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to embrace challenges and lead a team towards excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required, Plastic Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Plastic Processing is essential.
• Six Sigma certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and control skilled labor in processing and safety training.
• Implement solutions to eliminate processing issues.
• Meet budget requirements and assist processors with changeovers.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Plastic Engineering

Six Sigma Certification

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Stryten Energy, a growing team of 2,500 willing and fearless listeners, learners, and problem solvers works to meet the increasing demand for reliable energy storage technologies. Stryten uses a proven plastic injection molding methodology to produce critical automotive, motive and essential power battery components.

Self-starter with excellent management, problem solving, communication and project management skills. Must be able to effectively organize, direct and control all aspects of processing shift operations with emphasis on safety, budgeting, team building and department training. Work effectively with engineering and all other departments to ensure that processing projects are timely which relate to the elimination of recurring processing issues, continuous improvement, and quick changeover and set-up reductions.

Responsibilities

• Properly organize, direct and control skilled labor in the areas of processing and safety training.
• Implement and sustain the elimination of processing issues.
• Meet budget requirements with regard to manning and other department costs.
• Hands- on approach required at times in assisting processors at meeting changeover deadlines.
• Identify opportunities that ultimately reduce cycle time and downtime.
• Comply with all Quality Systems requirements.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Engineering Manager.
• Maintaining and storage of processing documents in an easily accessible area.
• Comply with all plant EHS and personnel policies.
• Additional responsibilities as neededto support the team and company goals.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field required, Plastic Engineering preferred.
• Will consider a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of Plastic Processing.
• Six Sigma certification is a strong plus

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge

• Use of various hand and power tools and torch.
• Ability to lead others and assist with employee development
• Interest in and experience with problem-solving of a Manufacturing Engineering nature.
• Project Management and team leader skills.
• Self-motivated, can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize with changing situations.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate accurately and comfortably with all levels of management.
• Ability to follow all environmental, health and safety procedure
• Proven satisfactory work history (attendance and performance). This must be maintained. Attendance is critical to this position.

Environment & Physical Demands

• This position requires you to be on site at our Columbus, IN facility.
• Occasional standing, sitting, walking, bending and twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist in moving molds to and from the production floor safely.
• Must be able to work in high places, in between press plates, and be able to work in any weather conditions to support production.

EEO

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 Our Company

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.