Material Industrialization Engineer

Material Industrialization Engineer

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This opportunity is in our US5 Passenger and Light Truck Tire Plant in Lexington, SC. We are proud to be an integral partner in one of the fastest growing communities in South Carolina and are centrally located near many of the state's top destinations, with Lake Murray nestled in our backyard. Our team has been manufacturing premium tires for passenger and light truck vehicles since 1981. Our facility is over 3 football fields in length, employs more than 1,800 team members and utilizes a variety of complex tire building machinery. We are committed to positively impacting the community through volunteer efforts. Our purpose centers around driving excellence and innovation with our people at the heart of our organization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin is currently looking for a highly motivated Material Industrialization Engineer to join our team at our Lexington US5 Plant. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a world-class manufacturing environment for one of the top-rated employers in the midlands. As a Material Industrialization Engineer, you will play a vital role in introducing new semi-finished materials to the market for our innovative line of tires. This position offers the chance to work closely with our North American Research and Development Team in Greenville to successfully implement new materials and processes. Join Michelin and open countless possibilities for long-term career growth and development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work closely with our Central Research & Development teams in Greenville to bring new semi-finished materials, such as rubber mixes and calendered tissues, to market for our world class passenger and light truck tires.
• Participate in material properties and tire performance risk analysis to determine the best strategies for successful industrialization.
• Conduct local risk analysis and develop action plans to address any identified issues.
• Plan and coordinate trials qualifying new semi-finished materials for the plant.
• Define and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with Michelin Quality Standards, sustainability goals, and manufacturing efficiency needs.
• Lead and coordinate trials with production operators, quality technicians, and laboratory personnel.
• Run test materials on industrial production equipment and address any issues that arise during trials.
• Collect and analyze results, providing feedback to improve parameter set ups for future trials.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing partners to solve problems and overcome challenges during the industrialization process.
• Spend significant time in the manufacturing area to optimize processes and resolve production issues.
• Work with experts in the domain to perform quality tests and demonstrate the industrial robustness of new material.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Proven track record of efficient work in an industrial production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to comprehend process and product relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Process, or Chemical preferred), Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including co-ops and internships, is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Excel, Word) and the ability to quickly adapt to and effectively use internal software systems.
• Experience in meaningful data analysis (extracting / visualizing data from various file formats, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of that data being processed or displayed)
• Ability to collaborate and communicate productively with cross-functional teams and various levels of the organization.

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Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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