Team Lead

WHAT FLEXWARE DOES

Flexware Innovation is a leading technology integrator that helps forward thinkers in manufacturing and related industries build comprehensive and long-lasting solutions with ease.

Founded in 1996 and based in Indiana, our teams of talented engineers leverage technology to solve real business problems with teams of engineers focused on industrial controls, manufacturing systems integration, software development, business intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Our passion is helping our customers build solutions that stand the test of time by creating solid architecture and helping customers avoid costly design mistakes.

But we’re not just invested in technology – we’re also invested in people. Our internal promise to our Flexdogs is to have a positive and lasting impact on our families by providing a healthy and engaging work environment. Our environment is fun, family-friendly, energetic, and was nominated for TechPoint’s Mira Award for “Company Culture of the Year” in 2017, four Powderkeg awards in 2019, and 5 Powderkeg awards in 2022.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are looking to add 2 Team Leads to our growing organization. If you have experience in Controls and Automation and/or experience with Data Acquisition inside a manufacturing facility; and want to lead a group of highly talented engineers, we want to have a conversation with you! We are looking for individuals to be located in or near the Fishers or Valparaiso areas.

We are on the hunt for individuals that strive to care for employees, while understanding what they are doing from a technical perspective. As a Team Lead at Flexware you will be responsible for a team of 5-7 engineers, work with Managers on assigning projects to team, and have some billable responsibilities. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Meet 1:1 with your Flexdogs on a weekly basis.
• Facilitate team meetings that encourages comradery
• Participate and discuss Flexdogs professional growth goals
• Ensure proper balance of time utilization by Flexdogs. I.E. Utilization targets are met, PTO is being taken, training is being utilized correctly, etc.
• Responsible for own billable utilization
• Ensure data integrity of Projects and forecasting of Flexdogs is reflected in necessary systems
  • Manage project assignments and ensure project budgets and timelines are being met
• Approve timesheets, expense claims, and invoices
• Conduct customer communications on progress of projects as needed
• Responsible for managing project schedules
• Assist Business Development team from time to time in customer visits and or assist and delegate proposal writing and project estimation.

**Please note that we are not interviewing candidates that require sponsorship now or in the future**

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE DONE BEFORE

Flexdogs are a rare breed of leaders and engineers. They come from varied backgrounds, but typically have some of the following traits:

• Received a technical Bachelor’s degree such as computer science, computer information technology, computer engineering, electrical engineering technology, electrical engineering, or a similar technical concentration
• 5 years working in a manufacturing environment with technical competencies in Controls and Automation or Data Acquisition
• 2 years of experience leading a team of individuals by reviewing their work, assisting in their career growth, and understanding technical work assigned to a team
• Demonstrated ability to care for team members
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scopes and timelines
• Demonstrated technical competency in controls or Manufacturing data acquisition

If you’re interested in becoming a Flexdog, we’re excited to start a conversation with you! Please reach out to Matt Heiden at matt.heiden@flexwareinnovation.com. Your inquiry and conversation will be treated with confidentiality, and we will not share your information with others.