Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer I
Department: TP)
Manufacturing Team
Shift: Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: Manufacturing Director

We are looking for a reliable Process Engineer to learn, understand, and actively support the overall uptime of equipment through interactions with operations and maintenance to achieve world class status in tire manufacturing:
Interact with facility maintenance team to ensure efficient and effective operation of equipment >
Create and establish concise standard operating procedures for equipment and operators >
Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to reduce waste and increase profitability

• Supporting Metrics:
Elimination of conditions for accidents / Reduction of machine faults / Improved OEE / Improved operator efficiency / Improved product quality through a robust error-proofing process/ Improved ergonomics and safety at work-stations/ Reduction in set-up and change-over times

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.

• 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
• Develop and maintain a “big picture” focus and understanding of the complete tire manufacturing process within the first 3-months of employment
• Establish good rapport and build working relationships and networks with peers, technicians and other employees to develop a strong network/ support base
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and other third parties
• Remain current with professional practices and maintain a high awareness of new products and procedures in the industry. Monitor trade publications and actively participate in professional organizations
• Communicate information timely and clearly
• Create, manage, and update the standards and work instructions for assigned processes
• Support the designation of serial numbers for components, placement of orders and record-keeping of purchases in SAP to ensure required inventory levels
• Learn and develop the necessary skills and know-how to complete Consultation Forms accurately and timely
• Assist other engineers with proposal development, contract documentation and other activities as required
• Establish a working pattern where all work activities and plans are “audit ready”
• Develop a flexible personal work schedule as TP is a 24/7 operation to ensure necessary work is completed to meet required deadlines through taking ownership in your area of responsibility
• Perform routine duties requiring application and knowledge of basic engineering principles
• Prepare simple and routine plans, calculations and cost estimates by following standard engineering practices and procedures
• Interpret engineering specifications and solve routine problems by applying defined procedures with proven precedent
• Systematically identify causes of problems and identify possible solutions in a Plan – Do – Check – Act methodology
• Drive cooperation between operators and maintenance staff to support equipment up-time objectives
• Support improvement of Planned Maintenance activities and schedules to reduce costs
• Support definition and application of efficient 5S
• Support activities related to improving equipment uptime through application of know-how and skills and using Fault Analysis tools
• Participate in Value Stream Mapping activities to identify NVA and eliminate redundancy and waste
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education:

• (Required) bachelor's degree; mechanical/ electrical/ industrial or other engineering major

• (Preferred) advanced degree in a related field

Experience:

• (Required) 0+ years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administ…