Production Control Engineer I

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Production Control Engineer I works in the Production Management Team to learn, understand, and perform engineering duties related to production capacity analysis, line balancing, production scheduling, and monthly production closing. The role also supports department KPI development and implementation and conducts internal audits to help ensure facility compliance with requirements. It is intended for recent graduates and early-career engineers; previous professional engineering experience is not required. The position supports improved operating rates, stable line balance, fewer operator and machine issues, a better production environment, prompt troubleshooting, effective production schedules, and accurate production closing. The role requires understanding the tire manufacturing process and manufacturing system, working with operators and schedulers, and applying engineering principles to routine plans, calculations, estimates, problem-solving, and process improvements. The position is full-time and exempt, with core business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The employee must also establish a flexible work schedule as needed to meet deadlines in a 24/7 operation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field of science or learning.
At least 0 years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry; prior professional engineering experience is not required.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Practical application of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in the design and production of goods and services.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Functional knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, and applied understanding of predictive, preventive, and proactive maintenance methodologies.
Critical-thinking ability to use logic and reasoning to assess solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
Reading comprehension to understand work-related documents.
Active-listening skills, including understanding others, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding interruptions at inappropriate times.
Ability to monitor and assess performance to identify improvements or corrective actions.
Ability to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, office environments, and production areas, and occasionally ascend or descend stairs.
Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time.
Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Ability to position oneself to file documents in top and bottom file-cabinet drawers.
Ability to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A major in computer sciences or industrial engineering.
An advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and health with a “Safety Always” mindset.
Improve work processes and procedures to eliminate and prevent defects, maintaining a “Quality First” mindset.
Develop an understanding of the complete tire manufacturing process within the first three months of employment.
Build working relationships and networks with peers, technicians, and other employees.
Stay current with professional practices and industry products and procedures by monitoring trade publications and participating in professional organizations.
Communicate information in a timely and clear manner.
Assist higher-level engineers by developing improvement ideas and performing other activities as required.
Keep work activities and plans audit-ready.
Maintain a flexible work schedule as needed to complete work and meet deadlines in a 24/7 operation.
Perform routine duties using basic engineering principles.
Prepare simple and routine plans, calculations, and cost estimates using standard engineering practices and procedures.
Interpret engineering specifications and solve routine problems using defined procedures and established precedent.
Systematically identify problem causes and possible solutions using a Plan–Do–Check–Analysis methodology.
Promote cooperation between operators and schedulers to support equipment uptime objectives.
Use knowledge of the manufacturing system to create production schedules and perform production closing.
Analyze production capacity and identify bottleneck improvements.
Analyze and improve line balance, operation rates, and productivity across areas.
Troubleshoot production issues promptly.
Create daily and weekly production schedules based on plant operations, customer demands, inventory levels, and production constraints.
Support implementation of more efficient processes by identifying improvement opportunities.
Participate in Value Stream Mapping to identify non-value-added activity and eliminate redundancy and waste.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Complete and implement department KPIs.
Perform internal audits to help ensure the facility meets requirements.