Production Mold Engineer

Hankook Tire

Production Mold Engineer

Clarksville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Mold&Bladder Engineer I **
    Department:** TP)Production Management Team **
    Shift:** Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm **
    Direct Report:** Production Management Team Manager **
    **

    About the Mold &Bladder Engineer I position

    We are looking for a reliable Production Engineer to learn and coordinate all activities in the Mold&Bladder section of the Production Management Team while focusing on continuous improvement and eliminating waste.

    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.

    Mold&Bladder Engineer I responsibilities are:

    • Support development and implementation of work rules for handling and managing mold and bladder equipment and presses, procedures for conducting repairs and communicating the necessary tools, material, and equipment to the TP Purchasing Team for requisition
    • Acquire the skills to determine the appropriate materials required for requisitioning in order to repair and maintain the production equipment within the department
    • Support inventory oversight of mold equipment while ensuring effective communication regarding the arrival and departure of production molds
    • Support monitoring of mold repair and modification orders within the G.MOIM system
    • Develop and maintain productive partnerships with suppliers and other external entities to address mold repair requirements effectively
    • Investigate and document damaged production molds; research mold repair price quotes; organize, analyze, and report price quotes to management
    • Develop and maintain department documentation to include mold blueprints, storage inventory list, ISO/TS16949 and other quality system requirements, etc.
    • Support the management of bladder equipment inventory while promoting clear communication regarding ordering requirements
    • Monitor bladder cycles and develop strategies to enhance bladder longevity
    • Support the development of training materials for the Mold&Bladder department
    • Support definition and application of efficient 5S in Mold&Bladder storage areas
    • Perform administrative tasks related to daily production
    • Coordinate purchase orders and invoice approvals with other functional departments
    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Production Engineer I requirements are:

    Education:

    • (Required) Bachelor's degree, field of science or learning major
    • (Preferred) Computer Sciences/Industrial Engineering major or advanced degree in a related field

    Experience:

    • (Required) 0+ years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry
    • (Preferred) Relevant experience preferred to include internships or Co-ops

    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

    Benefits:

    • 401(k), 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays

    Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.