POSITION PURPOSE:

This is an entry level position for recent engineering (or similar technical degrees) graduates or individuals with applicable tire manufacturing related experiences. This position supports, assists or leads initiatives and/or projects, seeks solutions to technical challenges, leads and participates in plant assessments and audits, and ensures that plant actions are adequate and effective.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take a leadership function in the area of plant processes.
• Assist in the standardization of control plans and auditing process, with focus in areas of expertise per ISO/IATF requirements.
• Provide necessary quality support to plant upon request with focus on process improvement.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects in all areas of the plant.
• Ability to validate process and test method activities by developing and executing procedures for new or existing products or processes.
• Develop and implement statistical methods and design of experiments to support process/product control and improvement.
• Work with all departments in the development of new processes, initiatives, and projects to provide necessary cross-functionality and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with the various OE teams including technical, commercial, program management, factory, and QE to gain and expand OE business. Work may include direct contact with relative OEM experts.
• Presentation of data in a clear and effective manner.
• Able to work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Support other roles and responsibilities as needed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• COOP’s, Internships, or other industrial / manufacturing experiences
• 3-5 years of experience with rubber industry preferred
• Understanding of mixing, extruding, tire building, curing, and final finish

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as role requires global interaction for support, audits and training.
• Knowledge and experience with statistical methods, such as regression and correlation. High level understanding of statistical packages and databases, especially Microsoft office and Mini tab.
• Ability to accomplish assignments in a logical fashion, using existing technology and standardized methodologies.
• Good knowledge of data analysis tools, especially Microsoft office and Mini tab.
• Ability to work in and lead cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks and goals.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Up to 4 months overseas training and one-month training in Continental U. S.