Industrial Maintenance Engineer; Night Shift

Maintenance Engineer I

We are looking for an Engineer to learn, understand, and actively support the execution of a professional maintenance system to achieve world class status in tire manufacturing:
Eliminate forced deterioration of equipment and prevent accelerated deterioration >
Reverse deterioration of equipment using breakdown analysis >
Establish concise maintenance standards >
Develop countermeasures against equipment weak points >
Build a periodic maintenance system >
Build a predictive maintenance system >
Establish a cost management based Planned Maintenance System.

• Supporting Metrics:
Reduction of machine faults/ Improved OEE/ Improved Planned Maintenance activities/ Reduction of labor and material costs/ Improved product quality through a robust error-proofing process/ Improved ergonomics and safety at work-stations/ Extended useful life of equipment/ Reduction in set-up and change-over times/ Increased percentage of Planned Maintenance/ Reduced equipment life-cycle costs/ Elimination of conditions for accidents.

• 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
• 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
• Research, learn, and drive introduction of enhanced maintenance techniques
• 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, sustainable cleaning, inspection, lubrication and re-tightening cycles (5S) and drive TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Support activities related to improving equipment uptime, e.g. MTBF, MTTR, through application of know-how and skills and using Fault Analysis tools
• Support the restoration and maintenance of basic equipment conditions through analysis to stop deterioration
• 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 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

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