Quality Process Engineer

Michelin • Woodburn, IN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Michelin has an immediate opening for a Quality Process Engineer at its BF Goodrich tire plant in Woodburn, Indiana. The plant, established in 1961, makes passenger and light truck tires. The engineer leads and optimizes a designated manufacturing process, ensuring product and process quality, improving process capability, and developing engineering solutions. Entry-level training is provided through formal classes and on-the-job mentoring by an experienced area expert.

Requirements

• Ability to interact professionally with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and data accuracy in previous work.
• Ability to work with others or a team to meet a common objective.
• Effective problem-solving skills to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions that eliminate or reduce recurrence risk.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and presentation tools, and ability to learn other software systems.
• Industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, project, or related technical experience is a plus; entry-level experience may include internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, military service, or similar programs.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience in engineering, production management, quality, or process improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science Engineering, another technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with quality protocols and understanding of ISO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product and process quality by monitoring performance and testing, conducting diagnostic tests, establishing standards, and confirming alignment with those standards.
• Apply hands-on technical problem-solving to existing processes with quality problems.
• Lead root cause analysis to address problems and deviations from standards.
• Follow up on process capability and help ensure permanent improvements are made.
• Mentor production operators and other team members in applying manufacturing standards and responding to deviations.
• Analyze performance data, develop and deploy engineering solutions and new testing methods, and drive process optimization.
• Provide quality expertise and support to teams, including leading and facilitating new product industrializations and assessing the quality impact of changes.
• Participate in Product Quality Planning, including impact analysis, preliminary capability, FMEA, Quality Plans, and training needs.
• Meet shop-defined quality and productivity performance using “Right the first time” principles.
• Take part in project planning for changes to products, materials, processes, and methods.

Benefits

• Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities.
• Career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment where competencies, contributions, and behaviors are recognized.
• Option to join a Connected Community.
• Opportunities to work on projects involving sustainable materials and digital transformation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level