Position Identification

Ⅰ . Job Identification

Job Title

Material Development support Engineer I

Job Code

TBD

Job Family

Design & Engineering

Job Series

R&D

Employment Type

Full-time; Exempt

Job Purpose

1. To perform advanced or specialized engineering duties generally focused on new product design, application testing of new technology and improvement of performance deviation. Primarily convert new tire design to meet design target specification and ensure that plant production equipment & specifications.

2. Support R&D and plant by interfacing with plant manufacturing, engineering & other internal & external organizations. Ensure product & quality systems integrity. Ensure plant & corporate design manual requirements are being followed.

3. Implement new products & processes & resolve product performance issues.

4. Lead and manage the optimization of the manufacturing process for both legacy and next generation products. You will act as the design and process engineering expert for all the manufacturing site.

5. Initial training will include formal classes and on-the-job mentoring under an experienced engineer.

Key Accountabilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with a “Safety Always” mindset through supporting and promoting continuous improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• In order to maintain close and successful communication with related departments, must take a positive and creative attitude.
• Learn and Contributes and/or supports small projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from management.
• Assists in the development of operational plan and implements for areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Support to apply and benchmark potential new technologies, products and test method development by developing and validating theories on the physical, chemical and/or mechanical properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions.
• Document and enforce technology and quality standards; develop and control quality management systems and technical specifications.
• Makes recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technologies and testing equipment to support business needs.
• Learn and evaluate internal and customer audits; publish the results; implement and follow up with corrective actions.
• Work with internal customers to understand their testing needs and work collaboratively to create new test methods.
• Systematically identify causes of problems and identify possible solutions in a Plan – Do – Check – Act methodology.
• Communicate regularly with the Manufacturing Units and R&D to ensure efficient information sharing.
• In order for the new material and technology of R&D to be well applied to the plant, it should act a role of communication between the plant and R&D
• Understand the product development process and material specification design to ensure quality, and be able to analyze processing evaluation result
• Present project status and project closures to internal customers and upper managements.
• May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications.
• Contribute to cross functional teams in designated area/ process on various improvements and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by new product development, feasibility review and other activities as required.
• Evaluate raw materials for product use, including rubber compounds, reinforcing materials, and rubber chemicals, by analyzing laboratory and tire evaluations of materials.
• Coordinate programs to evaluate the mixing, extruding, calendaring, and curing characteristics of new materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Support manufacturing in resolving quality, processing, and performance issues related to raw materials used in regular production.
• Develop and manage the supplier base for current and new materials and Interact with the company’s R&D center in Korea.
• Develop and apply the knowledge and skills to interpret physical property testing of rubbers, including hysteresis, visco-elasticity, fatigue-failure, crack-growth, adhesion, tensile, tear, abrasion, etc.
• Develop and apply the knowledge and skills to interpret standard analytical tests such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Thermo Gravimetric Analysis, and Gas Chromatography, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance analysis.
• Effectively apply Design of Experiments principles and statistical analysis.
• May require traveling
• Possibility of relocating to Tennessee (TP)

Level of Accountabilities

This position is an individual contributor

Core Competencies

Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, kinetics, and their applications

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Well balanced communication

Clearly understanding of the phenomenon and be able to communicate information effectively, able to pay attention to what others are saying, ask the right questions, and be fully understanding.

Creative Thinking

Analyze problems with various approaches and propose solutions in new ways.

Should able to present the strengths and weaknesses of the solution.

Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Project Management

Target based planning and action required.

Using excellent time management skills to successfully work on multiple projects at once. Ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; field of science or learning major required (Chemical/ Material Science Engineering major preferred); advanced degree in a related field preferred

Experience

0+ years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry

Language

Excellent command of written and spoken English; both conversational and technical