Production Control Engineer 1
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Entry
Bachelor's
Clarksville, TN, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsProduction Planning & Scheduling
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a field of science or learning is required.
- At least 0 years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry is required.
- A good command of written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources is required.
- Know-how related to practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of goods and services, is required.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods is required.
- Functional knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, and an applied understanding of predictive, preventive, and proactive maintenance methodologies, is required.
- Critical thinking to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems is required.
- Reading comprehension to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents is required.
- Active listening to give full attention to others, understand points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and avoid interrupting at inappropriate times is required.
- Monitoring and assessing performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action is required.
- Must frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, and production areas, and occasionally ascend or descend stairs.
- Must 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 oneself to file documents in the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets.
- Must occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Support and promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and health while maintaining a safety-first mindset.
- Improve work processes and procedures to eliminate and prevent defects while maintaining a quality-first mindset.
- Develop a broad understanding of the complete tire manufacturing process within the first three months of employment.
- Establish working relationships and networks with peers, technicians, and other employees to develop a support base.
- Remain current with professional practices and new industry products and procedures by monitoring trade publications and participating in professional organizations.
- Communicate information in a timely and clear manner.
- Assist higher-level engineers by developing improvement ideas and performing other assigned activities.
- Maintain a working pattern in which activities and plans are audit-ready.
- Develop a flexible work schedule to complete necessary work and meet deadlines in a 24/7 operation, taking ownership of the assigned area.
- Perform routine duties requiring application and knowledge of basic engineering principles.
- Prepare simple and routine plans, calculations, and cost estimates using standard engineering practices and procedures.
- Interpret engineering specifications and solve routine problems by applying defined procedures with proven precedent.
- Systematically identify problem causes and possible solutions using a Plan–Do–Check–Analysis methodology.
- Drive cooperation between operators and schedulers to support equipment uptime objectives.
- Use an understanding of the manufacturing system to create production schedules and perform production closing.
- Analyze production capacity and identify bottleneck improvements.
- Analyze and improve line balance, operation rates, and productivity across all areas.
- Troubleshoot production issues in a timely manner.
- Create daily and weekly production schedules based on plant operations, customer demands, inventory levels, and production constraints.
- Support implementation of more efficient processes by identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in Value Stream Mapping activities to identify non-value-added work and eliminate redundancy and waste.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
- A major in computer sciences or industrial engineering, or an advanced degree in a related field, is preferred.
About the company
Hankook Tire America designs and manufactures tires for a wide range of vehicles, producing about 120 million tires per year and selling them in 160 countries with over 20,000 employees. Its tires aim to provide a safe, dynamic driving experience through premium brands and advanced engineering, distributed globally to automotive customers and consumers. It differentiates itself with a long history since 1941, global reach, premium branding, engineering leadership, and ESG management that emphasizes responsible practices. Its goal is to lead the future of driving as a global tire innovator by strengthening premium brands and high-tech capabilities while expanding safe, high-performance tires worldwide.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Founded
1941
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 29, 2026 Racing America partnership locks exclusive North American racing visibility through 2031.
- Clarksville expansion added 1,400 workers and 95% U.S. production, improving supply speed.
- January 26, 2026 OE push for Lucid Gravity and major automakers deepens premium positioning.
What critics are saying
- August 24, 2026 lawsuit over Dec. 13, 2025 amputation alleges Clarksville safety failures.
- Clarksville TBR ran at 30% capacity on August 21, 2026; full output waits until 2027.
- Another catastrophic Clarksville injury would destroy Hankook's U.S. manufacturing credibility and expansion narrative.
What makes Hankook Tire America unique
- Clarksville plant expansion reached 11 million units and first U.S. TBR output by 2026.
- Racing America deal covers Trans Am, IGT, FR Americas, and F4 U.S. through 2031.
- Formula E, WRC, and OE wins with Lucid, Porsche, BMW, Ford, and GMC.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts