Process Engineer Technician

Yokohama Tire Corporation; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokohama Tire Corporation in West Point, Mississippi, is seeking an entry level Process Engineer Technician to support plant processes and drive data-driven improvements. You will collect process data, read specifications, and assist in standardizing control plans.

You will work across departments on new processes, participate in continuous improvement, and help teach process improvement to team members on multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of tire manufacturing experience.
• Data collection experience.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership function in the area of plant processes.
• Assist in the standardization of control plans and auditing processes.
• Provide necessary quality support to plant upon request with focus on process improvement.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects in all areas of the plant.
• Ability to collect and validate process data.
• Must be able to read specifications and use required measuring instruments to confirm quality
• Work with all departments in the development of new processes, initiatives, and projects to provide necessary cross-functionality and risk mitigation.
• Must be able to present data in a clear and effective manner.
• Must be able to work on any of the 4 shifts.
• Support other roles and responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as required by manager.
• Move tires and record relevant data as determined by process engineer or process engineering manager
• Helping to teach process improvement to employees in all areas of the plant

Skills

Communication

Statistical methods

Cross-functional teamwork

Measurement tools

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Process Engineer Technician

Job Locations: US-MS-West Point

ID: 2026-2342

Category: Engineering

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Minimum Salary: USD $55,906.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $83,858.00/Yr.

Travel %: 20%

Summary

This is an entry level position for individuals with problem solving capabilities, mechanical aptitude, applicable tire manufacturing related experiences and data collection abilities. This position supports and assists initiatives and/or projects, seeks solutions to technical challenges and ensures that plant actions are adequate and effective.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership function in the area of plant processes.
• Assists in the standardization of control plans and auditing processes.
• Provides necessary quality support to plant upon request with focus on process improvement.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects in all areas of the plant.
• Ability to collect and validate process data.
• Must be able to read specifications and use required measuring instruments to confirm quality
• Work with all departments in the development of new processes, initiatives, and projects to provide necessary cross-functionality and risk mitigation.
• Must be able to present data in a clear and effective manner.
• Must be able to work on any of the 4 shifts.
• Support other roles and responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as required by manager.
• Move tires and record relevant data as determined by process engineer or process engineering manager
• Helping to teach process improvement to employees in all areas of the plant

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as role requires interaction with all levels of plant personnel.
• Knowledge and experience with statistical methods
• Ability to accomplish assignments in a logical fashion, using existing technology and standardized methodologies.
• Good knowledge of measurement tools.
• Ability to work in cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks and goals.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• 2 years of tire manufacturing experience
• Data collection experience