Tire Uniformity & Quality Engineer

Mbcia; Macon (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumho Tire Georgia is seeking a Uniformity Management Engineer to oversee tire uniformity and balance quality across the manufacturing process. You will monitor real-time quality, analyze data, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions to improve product performance.

You will work with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supplier teams to drive continuous improvement, support OEM requirements, and ensure consistent manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing quality improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze production data and make sound engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tire uniformity and balance quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Analyze quality trends and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain OE quality performance reports (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Lead root cause investigations for uniformity and quality issues and implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and suppliers to improve processes and quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Manufacturing process understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kumho Tire Georgia is seeking a Uniformity Management Engineer to oversee tire uniformity and balance quality across the manufacturing process. You will monitor real-time quality, analyze data, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions to improve product performance.

You will work with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supplier teams to drive continuous improvement, support OEM requirements, and ensure consistent manufacturing excellence.