Chemical Compound Engineer (Entry Level)

Hankook Tire - Clarksville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Clarksville, TN

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Process Control Engineer I position at Hankook Tire is an entry-level role focused on troubleshooting, process improvement, and product inspection to ensure quality and compliance with specifications. The engineer will convert new tire designs to meet production equipment requirements, support plant operations, and lead optimization efforts for manufacturing processes. Initial training will include formal classes and mentorship under experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work with a 'Safety Always' mindset to promote continuous improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• Perform all duties with a 'Quality First' mindset to eliminate and prevent defects.
• Learn and contribute to small projects or processes of complex scope with limited oversight from management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of operational plans for assigned responsibilities.
• Support the application and benchmarking of new technologies, products, and test methods by validating theories on material properties.
• Document and enforce technology and quality standards; develop and control quality management systems and technical specifications.
• Make recommendations regarding the acquisition and use of new technologies and testing equipment.
• Evaluate standardized work processes in production and report current status to relevant parties.
• Learn and evaluate internal and customer audits; publish results and implement corrective actions.
• Work with internal customers to understand testing needs and collaboratively create new test methods.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing equipment and validate testing protocols.
• Communicate regularly with Manufacturing Units to ensure efficient information sharing.
• Present project status and closures to internal customers and upper management.
• Participate in intellectual property evaluations and patent application development.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams on various improvements and projects.
• Systematically identify causes of problems and propose solutions using the Plan - Do - Check - Act methodology.
• Lead the definition and application of efficient cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and re-tightening cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field of science or learning major (Required).
• Mechanical/Chemical/Material Science/IE Engineering major or advanced degree in a related field (Preferred).
• 0+ years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry (Required).
• Relevant experience including internships or Co-ops (Preferred).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays