SR Manufacturing Engineer

Hankook & Company ES America Corp.; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hankook & Company ES America Corp. in Clarksville, TN seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to plan and direct production activities, collaborating with quality, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering teams to achieve efficient operations and cost targets.

The role requires strong leadership, process design, and problem-solving skills, with experience in Lean/Six Sigma methods to reduce waste and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred: Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or Chemical Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience required; 5-8 years of managerial experience preferred; previous experience in the manufacturing industry desired
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Design and develop processes for factory projects and equipment implementation
• Designing and managing manufacturing processes, plant layouts, and assembly lines
• Improve productivity, quality, equipment performance, energy consumption, and downtime reduction
• Provide technical/subject matter expertise and guidance for the resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems
• Secure and allocate resources (e.g. personnel and materials) in an efficient way and maintain a supportive working environment
• Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting production issues
• Specify internal rules of operation under his/her control
• Supervise production operations, ensuring manufacturing processes are efficient, cost-effective and safe
• Implementing process improvements, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, to reduce waste and increase efficiency
• Conduct daily checks on the Unit; approve overtime work as needed
• Develop, Train and mentor junior engineers and production staff
• Reports on current issues in the Unit
• Assess and analyze quality risks in order to mitigate them
• Prepare for audits and quality inspections
• Separate defective products; report to the immediate superior in case of product or process nonconformity
• Improve productivity, quality, equipment performance, energy consumption, and downtime reduction.
• Uphold manufacturing standards including: machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, routings and cycle times.
• Partner with on-site EHS to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations compliant with OSHA.

Skills

Production management software

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Materials/Chemical Eng

Job description

SHIFT:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, occasional work outside of these hours

JOB SUMMARY:

The SR Manufacturing Engineer will plan and direct production activities to achieve effective operations and cost factors. A high floor presence is required along with collaboration with quality, maintenance, manufacturing engineers, supervisors, line leaders, and production employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Design and develop processes for factory projects and equipment implementation.
• Designing and managing manufacturing processes, plant layouts, and assembly lines
• Improve productivity, quality, equipment performance, energy consumption, and downtime reduction.
• Provide technical/subject matter expertise and guidance for the resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems.
• Secure and allocate resources (e.g. personnel and materials) in an efficient way and maintain a supportive working environment
• Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality.
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting production issues
• Specify internal rules of operation under his/her control
• Supervise production operations, ensuring manufacturing processes are efficient, cost-effective and safe.
• Implementing process improvements, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, to reduce waste and increase efficiency
• Conduct daily checks on the Unit; approve overtime work as needed
• Develop, Train and mentor junior engineers and production staff
• Reports on current issues in the Unit
• Assess and analyze quality risks in order to mitigate them
• Prepare for audits and quality inspections
• Separate defective products; report to the immediate superior in case of product or process nonconformity
• Improve productivity, quality, equipment performance, energy consumption, and downtime reduction.
• Uphold manufacturing standards including: machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, routings and cycle times.
• Partner with on-site EHS to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations compliant with OSHA.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Essential skills include:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in production management software and tools.
• Knowledge of quality control, process optimization, and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
• Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree preferred: Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or Chemical Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience required; 5 - 8 years of managerial experience preferred; previous experience in the manufacturing industry desired
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This position works in a manufacturing setting. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters, and tape dispensers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position may work with hazardous materials where personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary and specific procedures must be followed to adhere to safety regulations.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate the production facility several times per shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

TRAVEL:

There are no travel requirements for this position.

Hankook & Company is an equal-opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Hankook & Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.