JOB TITLE: Production Control Engineer I (Bilingual Korean/English) DEPARTMENT: TP)Production Management Team SHIFT: Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm DIRECT REPORT: Production Management Team Manager

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION CONTROL ENGINEER I POSITION

We are looking for a reliable Production Engineer to learn, understand, and perform advanced or specialized engineering duties in the Production Management Team: analyzing production capacity, line balance, production scheduling, and monthly production closing. Complete and implement KPI's for the department. Also, perform internal audits to ensure our facility meets requirements. Supporting Metrics: Increased operation rate/ Stabilized line balance/ Reduced operator & machine issues/ Improved overall production environment/ Prompt troubleshooting/ Sophisticated production schedule/ Flawless production closing

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. 

Production Engineer I responsibilities are:

• 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
• 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
• Learn and develop the necessary skills and know-how to complete Consultation Forms accurately and timely
• Assist higher-level engineers by developing improvement ideas and perform 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 schedulers to support equipment up-time objectives
• Develop an understanding of the manufacturing system and use it when making production schedules and performing production closing
• Perform month-end production closing within SAP
• Analyze production capacity and bottleneck improvement
• Analyze and improve line balance, operation rates, and productivity in all areas
• Troubleshoot issues with production in a timely manner
• Create daily and weekly production schedules by understanding overall operation of the plant, customer demands, inventory levels, and production constraints
• Support the implementation of more efficient processes by focusing on opportunities for improvement
• Participate in Value Stream Mapping activities to identify NVA and eliminate redundancy and waste
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

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) Bilingual Korean/English
• (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