Hankook Tire-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Clarksville, TN
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

We are looking for a reliable Production Engineer to learn, understand, and perform advanced or specialized engineering duties in the Production Management Team: analyzing production capacity, line balance, production scheduling, and monthly production closing. Complete and implement KPI's for the department. Also, perform internal audits to ensure our facility meets requirements. Supporting Metrics: Increased operation rate/ Stabilized line balance/ Reduced operator & machine issues/ Improved overall production environment/ Prompt troubleshooting/ Sophisticated production schedule/ Flawless production closing. You should be a good problem solver with creative approach to your tasks, deeply concerned about quality and efficiency and well-versed in the latest technology trends and best practices.

  • Work with a 'Safety Always' mindset through supporting and promoting continuous improvement of safety and health in the workplace
  • Perform all duties with a 'Quality First' mindset through improvement of work processes and procedures to eliminate and prevent defects
  • Develop and maintain a 'big picture' focus and understanding of the complete tire manufacturing process within the first 3-months of employment
  • Establish good rapport and build working relationships and networks with peers, technicians and other employees to develop a strong network/ support base
  • Remain current with professional practices and maintain a high awareness of new products and procedures in the industry
  • Monitor trade publications and actively participate in professional organizations
  • Communicate information timely and clearly
  • Assist higher-level engineers by developing improvement ideas and perform other activities as required
  • Develop a flexible personal work schedule as TP is a 24/7 operation to ensure necessary work is completed to meet required deadlines through taking ownership in your area of responsibility
  • Perform routine duties requiring application and knowledge of basic engineering principles
  • Prepare simple and routine plans, calculations and cost estimates by following standard engineering practices and procedures
  • Interpret engineering specifications and solve routine problems by applying defined procedures with proven precedent
  • Systematically identify causes of problems and identify possible solutions in a Plan - Do - Check - Analysis methodology
  • Drive cooperation between operators and schedulers to support equipment up-time objectives
  • Develop an understanding of the manufacturing system and use it when making production schedules and performing production closing
  • Analyze production capacity and bottleneck improvement
  • Analyze and improve line balance, operation rates, and productivity in all areas
  • Troubleshoot issues with production in a timely manner
  • Create daily and weekly production schedules by understanding overall operation of the plant, customer demands, inventory levels, and production constraints
  • Support the implementation of more efficient processes by focusing on opportunities for improvement
  • Participate in Value Stream Mapping activities to identify NVA and eliminate redundancy and waste
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management
  • Education: (Required) Bachelor's degree, field of science or learning major
  • (Preferred) Computer Sciences/Industrial Engineering major or advanced degree in a related field
  • Experience: (Required) 0+ years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry
  • Language: (Required) Good command of written and spoken English and Korean
  • Skills and Knowledge: Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
  • Engineering and Technology - Demonstrated know-how related to practical application of engineering science and technology
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Mechanical - Functional knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
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