Job Title: Test & Assurance Engineer I
Department: US Quality Assurance
Shift: Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: US Quality Assurance Unit Manager
Type: Full-time; Exempt

About the Test & Assurance Engineer I position

We are looking for a reliable Test Engineer to perform advanced or specialized engineering duties generally focused on trouble shooting, internal and external audits, process improvement, and the inspection of products for defects or deviation from specification. Support 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.

You should be a good problem solver with creative approach to your tasks, deeply concerned about quality and efficiency and well-versed in the latest technology trends and best practices. 

Test Engineer I responsibilities are:

• Work with a “Safety Always” mindset through supporting and promoting continuous improvement of safety and health in the workplace
• Perform all duties with a “Quality First” mindset through improvement of work processes and procedures to eliminate and prevent defects
• Learn and Contributes and/or supports small projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from management
• Assists in test operation, scheduling, planning, and process implementations
• Help facilitate machine correlations with other testing facilities, internal and external
• Support product development and approval processes
• Support to apply and benchmark potential new technologies, products, and test method development
• 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
• Evaluate the standardized work process of production; report current status to the relevant parties
• Work with internal and external customers to understand and meet their needs
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing equipment and validate processes/equipment
• Communicate regularly with on-site and off-site Hankook Units to ensure efficient information sharing
• Present project status and project closures to internal customers and upper Managements
• Gather, arrange, analyze data regularly and share reports with Management, internal customers, and external customers
• 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 supporting proposal development, contract documentation and other activities as required
• Systematically identify causes of problems and identify possible solutions in a Plan – Do – Check – Act methodology
• Train, advise, and coach operators and staff on correct processes and procedures as needed
• Support production as needed to ensure production and quality needs are uninterrupted
• Contribute to budget and expenditure planning, occasional cost/benefit analysis to make improvements
• Occasionally travel to support quality concerns, conduct supplier audits, attend training, or support other company needs or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Test Engineer I requirements are:

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

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

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.