Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

Promote a Safety Always mindset by supporting the continuous improvement of workplace safety and health

Apply a Quality First mindset to improve processes, prevent defects, and maintain product and process integrity

Learn the plant’s manufacturing processes, production equipment, quality requirements, and operating standards

Use engineering principles to investigate production, equipment, process, and product-quality concerns

Collect, organize, and analyze production or quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods such as Plan-Do-Check-Act

Assist with process-improvement projects related to safety, quality, equipment uptime, productivity, waste reduction, and cost

Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, technical specifications, and engineering documentation

Work closely with operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, suppliers, and other internal teams

Support equipment testing, process trials, product evaluations, and validation activities

Evaluate standardized work processes and recommend practical improvements

Help ensure assigned work, records, and processes remain accurate and audit-ready

Prepare routine engineering plans, calculations, reports, presentations, and cost estimates

Communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and management

Train, advise, or support employees on approved processes and procedures

Participate in cross-functional teams supporting new equipment, new products, plant expansion, and continuous improvement

Perform other engineering duties and projects assigned by management

Education:

(Required) bachelor's degree; mechanical/ electrical/ industrial or other engineering major

(Preferred) advanced degree in a related field

Experience:

(Required) 0+ years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry

Language:

(Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

Engineering and Technology - Demonstrated know-how related to 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

Mechanical - Functional knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Applied understanding of predictive, preventive and proactive maintenance methodologies

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; and to talk and hear

Must be capable of climbing up and down a ladder/stairs several times per shift

Must be capable of standing for long periods of time

Mobility throughout the facility

Employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, walk, or crouch

Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted on occasion

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

401(k), 401(k) matching

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.