Process Engineer - Remanufactured Parts

Michelin is hiring!

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THIS OPEN POSITION IS LOCATED ONLY AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: EMPORIA, KS

Overview:

Initially this role will split time between our existing Re-Manufacturing Plant in Emporia Kansas, and our new facility referred to as our Overlander site (also in Emporia, KS), with a focus on process management at the former and mechanical advising at the latter.

At the existing 25 person facility this role will create and refine process documentation. Support of the new site will include project management for setting up new machines and processes. The Overlander project involves a $37 million expansion to modernize production, introducing state-of-the-art fully automated machinery. The Process Engineer will be the sole engineer on-site so will need to be confident in working autonomously, and will report directly to the Plant Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement progress initiatives to enhance entity performance.
• Ensure the fundamentals of Industrial Engineering (IE) are established and maintained.
• Conduct necessary headcount/machine calculations and manage capacities effectively.
• Share best practices within the progress network to contribute to overall improvement.
• Manage change effectively, ensuring key stakeholders are engaged and committed.
• Foster long-term autonomy within operational teams to manage progress initiatives independently.
• Support and expedite progress initiatives using Michelin Way tools, methods, and approach.
• Facilitate long-term autonomy within operational teams by ensuring their acceptance of change.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of engineering experience required
• Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, including setting up production cells, market sizing, and cycle time analysis.
• Proficiency in Lean Methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Background in machine shop operations, aircraft, or industrial machining preferred.

Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

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This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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