Process Engineer - Curing

Kumho Tire of Georgia•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kumho Tire Georgia is a global tire manufacturer committed to quality, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement. At our manufacturing facility in Macon, Georgia, our teams use advanced manufacturing technology and engineering expertise to produce high-quality tires while continuously improving our processes, productivity, and product performance. We are seeking a Process Engineer – Tire Curing & Finishing to support our Production Process Technology team. This position focuses on tire curing and finishing processes, manufacturing specifications, new product processability, quality improvement, process troubleshooting, and manufacturing standardization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
Knowledge of mechanical and/or chemical engineering principles as applied to manufacturing processes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate manufacturing and quality data.
Demonstrated problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to investigate production problems, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.

Nice To Haves

Process Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Tire Manufacturing
Tire Curing & Finishing
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Action
Quality Improvement
Process Optimization
Production Engineering
Manufacturing Specifications
Process Standardization
Production Troubleshooting
Defect Analysis
Data Analysis
Tire Uniformity & Balance
New Product Introduction
Production Trials
Process Validation
PFMEA
Control Plans
Quality Management Systems
Automotive Manufacturing
Jigs & Fixtures
Mold Management
Technical Documentation
Cross-Functional Problem Solving

Responsibilities

Manage manufacturing specifications for tire curing and finishing processes, including reviewing R&D specifications and maintaining controlled documentation and revision histories.
Conduct processability and manufacturing feasibility evaluations to determine whether new and revised products are suitable for mass production.
Coordinate and evaluate production trials for newly developed products, identifying potential issues involving manufacturing methods, materials, machinery, or process conditions.
Analyze trial results and prepare technical reports with findings and recommendations.
Investigate production and field quality concerns using root cause analysis, data analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
Develop and implement corrective actions to reduce tire defects, improve product quality, and prevent recurring manufacturing issues.
Troubleshoot curing and finishing process problems related to manufacturing specifications, equipment, materials, and production methods.
Perform periodic analysis of defective tires, production samples, and manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Develop and execute continuous improvement and process optimization plans to improve quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
Identify methods to improve tire repair processes, repair quality, and daily repair productivity.
Investigate repair methods for tires with uniformity and balance concerns.
Establish, revise, distribute, and maintain manufacturing process standards, specifications, and work instructions.
Support implementation and standardization of new manufacturing technologies and production processes.
Analyze out-of-specification tire uniformity conditions and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Conduct improvement testing for jigs, fixtures, molds, and containers and standardize approved process improvements.
Monitor mold and container conditions and maintain repair and improvement histories.
Prepare and review capital investment proposals related to manufacturing equipment, process capability, productivity, and product quality.
Provide technical support to suppliers and other external partners when required.
Support internal, customer, and external quality and manufacturing audits, including international certification and automotive customer audits.
Support national product certification requirements for export markets, including applicable CCC requirements.
Maintain and periodically update Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), manufacturing standards, and revision histories.
Document process engineering activities, technical findings, process changes, and improvement results and communicate updates to appropriate leadership.