Mechanical Engineer

Kumho Tire of Georgia•Macon, GA

About The Position

Kumho Tire Georgia (KTG) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support plant operations, manufacturing equipment reliability, facility infrastructure, utility systems, and capital improvement projects. The role ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while supporting maintenance, engineering, and production teams to maximize equipment performance, operational efficiency, and product quality. The Mechanical Engineer oversees utility systems, plant equipment, facility improvements, vendor management, capital expenditures, preventive maintenance initiatives, energy management programs, and engineering projects. The position requires experience in industrial manufacturing environments and knowledge of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, piping systems, maintenance engineering, project management, and continuous improvement. The role also involves coordinating plant shutdowns and maintenance outages, supporting equipment commissioning and troubleshooting, managing vendors and contractors, and analyzing energy use and equipment performance. Moderate physical work is required, including occasionally lifting or moving materials weighing 25–50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving materials over 50 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, piping systems, steam systems, compressed air systems, and industrial utilities.
Experience with SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and engineering documentation.
Understanding of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis.
Familiarity with capital projects, project management, budgeting, and cost analysis.
Knowledge of vendor management, procurement processes, and contractor oversight.
Experience reading engineering drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, and mechanical schematics.
Understanding of welding, industrial piping, facility systems, and manufacturing equipment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing 25–50 pounds and occasionally lift or move materials greater than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Utilities Engineering, or Industrial Engineering environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure critical maintenance materials, spare parts, and OEM replacement components are available to support plant operations.
Manage and maintain utility systems, including boilers, compressed air systems, steam distribution systems, water treatment equipment, and facility infrastructure.
Update and maintain P&IDs, utility piping layouts, and process documentation.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Assist with troubleshooting mechanical equipment, utility systems, and process-related issues.
Train maintenance technicians and utility personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, safety procedures, and maintenance practices.
Oversee calibration and maintenance of measuring, weighing, and process control equipment.
Assist with the design, installation, modification, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
Lead capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades from planning through implementation.
Prepare engineering documentation, investment requests, project justifications, and capital expenditure proposals for corporate approval.
Conduct cost analyses, ROI evaluations, and project feasibility studies.
Monitor project budgets, schedules, contractor performance, and deliverables.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, equipment performance, and cost reduction.
Coordinate vendor selection, contractor bidding, and procurement activities.
Evaluate supplier proposals and prepare recommendations based on technical and financial analysis.
Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, service providers, and engineering consultants.
Support international purchasing and equipment sourcing activities.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
Support permitting, discharge compliance monitoring, and environmental reporting.
Assist with facility maintenance, building systems management, and environmental equipment oversight.
Investigate equipment failures and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Plan and coordinate annual plant shutdowns, maintenance outages, and startup activities.
Monitor utility performance, including pressure, temperature, flow rates, and system stability.
Work with production, maintenance, utilities, and engineering teams to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Manage equipment disposal projects and asset lifecycle activities.
Monitor and analyze plant energy consumption and utility usage.
Identify energy-saving opportunities and support sustainability initiatives.
Track and report departmental KPIs, equipment performance metrics, and maintenance effectiveness indicators.
Support efforts to improve OEE, reliability, and operational performance.