English degree [h1.location_city]

Job Title :   Test & Assurance Engineer I

Department :   America QA

Shift :  Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Direct Report :  Test & Assurance Unit Manager

Type :  Exempt; Full-time

About the Test & Assurance Engineer I position

We are looking for a reliable Test & Assurance Engineer who will help us with the process design, operation and implementation. Your duties will include performing advanced or specialized engineering duties generally focused on troubleshooting, internal and external audits, process improvement, and the inspection of products for defects or deviation from specification. You will support the plant by interfacing with plant manufacturing, engineering, and other internal and external organizations. Ensure product & quality systems integrity. Ensure plant and 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 & Assurance 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 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 & Assurance Engineer I requirements are :

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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.