Process Engineer - Curing

Key Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing specifications for tire curing and finishing processes, including reviewing R&D specifications and maintaining controlled documentation and revision histories.
• Conduct processability and manufacturing feasibility evaluations to determine whether new and revised products are suitable for mass production.
• Coordinate and evaluate production trials for newly developed products, identifying potential issues involving manufacturing methods, materials, machinery, or process conditions.
• Analyze trial results and prepare technical reports with findings and recommendations.
• Investigate production and field quality concerns using root cause analysis, data analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to reduce tire defects, improve product quality, and prevent recurring manufacturing issues.
• Troubleshoot curing and finishing process problems related to manufacturing specifications, equipment, materials, and production methods.
• Perform periodic analysis of defective tires, production samples, and manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement and process optimization plans to improve quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify methods to improve tire repair processes, repair quality, and daily repair productivity.
• Investigate repair methods for tires with uniformity and balance concerns.
• Establish, revise, distribute, and maintain manufacturing process standards, specifications, and work instructions.
• Support implementation and standardization of new manufacturing technologies and production processes.
• Analyze out-of-specification tire uniformity conditions and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct improvement testing for jigs, fixtures, molds, and containers and standardize approved process improvements.
• Monitor mold and container conditions and maintain repair and improvement histories.
• Prepare and review capital investment proposals related to manufacturing equipment, process capability, productivity, and product quality.
• Provide technical support to suppliers and other external partners when required.
• Support internal, customer, and external quality and manufacturing audits , including international certification and automotive customer audits.
• Support national product certification requirements for export markets, including applicable CCC requirements.
• Maintain and periodically update Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), manufacturing standards, and revision histories .
• Document process engineering activities, technical findings, process changes, and improvement results and communicate updates to appropriate leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or chemical engineering principles as applied to manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate manufacturing and quality data.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to investigate production problems, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.

Relevant Skills & Keywords

• Candidates with knowledge or experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Tire Manufacturing
• Tire Curing & Finishing
• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action
• Quality Improvement
• Process Optimization
• Production Engineering
• Manufacturing Specifications
• Process Standardization
• Production Troubleshooting
• Defect Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Tire Uniformity & Balance
• New Product Introduction
• Production Trials
• Process Validation
• PFMEA
• Control Plans
• Quality Management Systems
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Jigs & Fixtures
• Mold Management
• Technical Documentation
• Cross-Functional Problem Solving

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