Quality Process Technician

Michelin North America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin is seeking a Quality Process Technician for its Woodburn, Indiana plant, responsible for ensuring product quality and optimizing manufacturing processes. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, mentoring, and meeting quality targets. Michelin values teamwork, respect, and personal development, offering training and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Training and skill development

Business Resource Groups for inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or related fields is a plus.
• Ability to interact professionally with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product and process quality by monitoring performance/testing.
• Lead root cause analysis to resolve problems and deviations from standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Experience in industrial or manufacturing fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStrategy

PowerBi

Job description

Quality Process Technician

Michelin is hiring!

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This opportunity is in Woodburn, Indiana, at our BF Goodrich tire plant. Woodburn is a small town located about 30 minutes east of Fort Wayne, IN. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana and the second-largest city in Indiana. Established in 1961, our plant manufactures passenger and light truck tires.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opening for a Quality Process Technician responsible for leading and optimizing designated manufacturing processes within our facility. Michelin's purpose is to support everyone's right to move freely to find their better way forward. Our consistent high quality contributes to vehicle safety, cost of ownership, tire performance, and a reduction in Greenhouse Emissions. Entry-level training is provided, including formal classes and on-the-job mentoring by experienced area experts. If you value respect for people, teamwork, and trust, consider joining us—the worldwide leader in tires!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Ensure product and process quality by monitoring performance/testing, executing diagnostic tests, establishing standards, and confirming adherence to standards.
• Apply hands-on technical troubleshooting skills to existing processes with quality issues.
• Lead root cause analysis to resolve problems and deviations from standards.
• Follow up on process capability and participate in ensuring permanent improvements.
• Mentor production operators and team members to improve adherence to manufacturing standards and reactions to deviations.
• Meet quality and productivity targets using "Right the first time" principles.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, project, or related technical fields is a plus. This can include internships, co-ops, military service, or similar programs.
• Ability to interact professionally with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve common objectives.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective problem-solving skills to analyze issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, data analysis) and familiarity with or ability to learn software like MicroStrategy and PowerBi.
• A data-driven mindset.

#LI-HIRINGMICHELIN

Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, Michelin works with and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. We are dedicated to enhancing mobility and sustainability through designing and distributing suitable tires, services, and solutions. Michelin offers digital services, maps, and guides to enrich travel experiences. We invest in high-tech materials, 3D printing, and hydrogen to serve industries from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, SC, Michelin North America employs approximately 23,000 people and operates 34 facilities across the US and Canada.

Michelin tires are ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories by industry experts and consumers. For nearly three decades, we've been recognized for customer satisfaction, performance, durability, technology, and innovation.

We care about the personal and professional development of our employees, supporting career growth through skill development, training, and cross-functional teamwork. Our varied career paths value individual contributions.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs), inclusive groups led by employees sharing diverse life experiences. These groups support business strategies, foster inclusion, and promote professional development, community involvement, and cultural support.

Michelin is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit factors. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious beliefs. For accommodations during the employment process, contact [e-mail].

This position does not offer immigration sponsorship.

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