TIMPL

Manufacturing Process Engineer II (Bilingual Korean required)

Timpl has partnered up with a global tire manufacturing company and is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer II.


•   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
•   Maintain a “big picture” focus and understanding of the complete tire manufacturing process
•   Establish good rapport and build working relationships and networks with peers, technicians and other employees to develop a strong network/ support base
•   Interact with and support Korean expatriates and dispatchers as a key communication resource
•   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 in both English and Korean
•   Support the designation of serial numbers for components, placement of orders and record-keeping of purchases in SAP to ensure required inventory levels
•   Create Consultation Forms accurately and timely with minimal assistance
•   Mentor assistant Engineers and lead proposal development, contract documentation and other activities as required
•   Execute a working pattern where all work activities and plans are “audit ready”
•   Maintain a flexible personal work schedule as our facility 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
•   Engage in the implementation and improvement of Planned Maintenance activities and schedules to reduce costs
•   Engage in the definition and application of efficient, sustainable cleaning, inspection, lubrication and re-tightening cycles (5S)
•   Engage in activities related to improving equipment uptime, e.g. MTBF, MTTR, through application of know-how and skills and using Fault Analysis tools
•   Engage in the restoration and maintenance of basic equipment conditions through analysis to stop deterioration
•   Engage in Value Stream Mapping activities to identify NVA and eliminate redundancy and waste
•   Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Manufacturing Engineer requirements are:
Education:
•   (Required) Bachelor's degree, field of science or learning major
•   (Preferred) Mechanical/Industrial Engineering major or advanced degree in a related field
Experience:
•   (Required) 2+ years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry
•   (Preferred) Relevant experience preferred to include internships or Co-ops
Language:
•   Good command of written and spoken English and Korean communication, both conversational and technical, are required to perform the essential functions of the position
Physical Demands:
•   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 50 pounds