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 **
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About the Mold &Bladder Engineer I position

We are looking for a reliable Production Engineer to 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:

• Review implement work rules for mold and bladder equipment, presses, conducting repairs, communicating necessary tools, material, and equipment to purchasing, and generally supervising the technicians who operate the presses
• Learn to make decisions concerning how and what materials are necessary to fix and maintain Mold&Bladder equipment
• Monitor and control mold inventory. Communicate incoming/outgoing molds
• Monitor mold repair and modification orders within G.MOIM system
• Manage documentation to include mold blueprints, storage inventory list, ISO/TS16949 and other quality system requirements, etc.
• Coordinate and track mold repair. Negotiate pricing and deadlines with mold repair vendors
• Investigate and document damaged production molds; research mold repair price quotes; organize, analyze, and report price quotes to management
• Monitor and manage bladder inventory. Communicate bladder inventory for effective ordering
• Track bladder cycles. Create and execute plans to optimize bladder life
• Lead the development of training materials for Mold&Bladder
• Assist in maintaining 5s in Mold&Bladder storage areas
• Perform administrative work 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.