Production Engineer (Bilingual Korean/English)

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a reliable Test & Assurance Engineer who will help us with the process design, operation and implementation. Your duties will include performing advanced or specialized engineering duties generally focused on troubleshooting, internal and external audits, process improvement, and the inspection of products for defects or deviation from specification. You will support the plant by interfacing with plant manufacturing, engineering, and other internal and external organizations. Ensure product & quality systems integrity. Ensure plant and corporate design manual requirements are being followed. 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.

Requirements

(Required) bachelor's degree; mechanical/ electrical/ industrial or other engineering major
(Required) 0+ years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry
(Required) good command of written and spoken English
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. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
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
Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

(Preferred) advanced degree in a related field

Responsibilities

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
Learn and contributes and/or supports small projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from management
Assists in test operation, scheduling, planning, and process implementations
Help facilitate machine correlations with other testing facilities, internal and external
Support product development and approval processes
Support to apply and benchmark potential new technologies, products, and test method development
Document and enforce technology and quality standards; develop and control quality management systems and technical specifications
Makes recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technologies and testing equipment to support business needs
Evaluate the standardized work process of production; report status to the relevant parties
Work with internal and external customers to understand and meet their needs
Maintain and troubleshoot existing equipment and validate processes/equipment
Communicate regularly with on-site and off-site Hankook Units to ensure efficient information sharing
Present project status and project closures to internal customers and upper Managements
Gather, arrange, analyze data regularly and share reports with Management, internal customers, and external customers
May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications
Contribute to cross functional teams in designated area/ process on various improvements and projects
Performs other duties as assigned by supporting proposal development, contract documentation and other activities as required
Systematically identify causes of problems and identify possible solutions in a Plan – Do – Check – Act methodology
Train, advise, and coach operators and staff on correct processes and procedures as needed
Support production as needed to ensure production and quality needs are uninterrupted
Contribute to budget and expenditure planning, occasional cost/benefit analysis to make improvements
Occasionally travel to support quality concerns, conduct supplier audits, attend training, or support other company needs or initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by management