Blue Star Plastics · 1 week ago
Assistant Technical Manager (Controls Engineering/Injection Molding)
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expBlue Star Plastics is looking for an Assistant Manager of the Technical Group to play a key leadership role in supporting daily engineering operations with a focus on controls engineering and injection molding. This role involves troubleshooting and optimizing automation systems, supporting molding operations, and providing guidance to technical teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, program, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and automation systems
Design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery and control processes
Maintain accurate documentation for control logic, wiring schematics, and network layouts
Identify opportunities for automation and implement software solutions for monitoring and control
Troubleshoot equipment failures related to automation hardware and software
Ensure compliance with electrical and safety regulations (NEC, NFPA 79, OSHA)
Support molding operations, including personnel development, process validation, and cycle time optimization
Manage mold trials, process verification, and implementation of new tooling and robotics
Ensure equipment, molds, and related systems remain safe, functional, and audit-ready
Provide daily guidance and coaching to technicians, controls engineers, and process team members
Assign priorities, coordinate shift support, and ensure adequate technical coverage
Assist with performance development and training programs
Support departmental planning, budgeting, and capital project justification
Maintain production documentation including equipment manuals, process sheets, and technical records
Ensure adherence to internal and external standards, including safety and quality protocols
Support risk assessments for new and existing processes
Monitor new procedures and report results—documenting successes, failures, and revised methods
Develop strategic plans that reduce inefficiencies and improve throughput
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and/or 2-5 year of controls experience
Proven work experience in controls engineering and automation
Strong technical and analytical skills
Experience with PLCs, industrial networks, robotics, and automated systems
Knowledge of process-related standards and safety regulations
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Preferred
CAD or AutoCAD proficiency
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
Company
Blue Star Plastics
Blue Star Plastics providing thermoplastic custom injection molding and contract assembly services.
51-200 employees
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