Foam Process Engineer

1. SUMMARY

Execute daily work assignments and plant management in accordance with all Hyundai Transys Seating Systems of Savannah safety, quality, and productivity standards. Daily assignments will relate to all aspects of Foam production, maintenance of foam pad equipment and quality improvements of foam pad production. Daily tasks will require timely responses to equipment and production issues, as well as issues with raw materials and mold/forming equipment. Communicating and troubleshooting issues with team members, department management and leadership will be time-sensitive in nature. Time management and communication skills are critical.
2.0 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work assignments in accordance with Hyundai Transys Seating Systems of Savannah production, safety and quality policies, and procedures.
• Work closely with other departments, management, and team members to ensure foam production issues are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Investigate technical issues related to foam production
• Create reporting to provide to management and leadership based off the analysis of critical data.
• Drive continuous improvement processes with material and machines, utilizing improved processes and technology

• Assist the management and foam team in organizing, planning and implementing strategies within the foam line
• Validate & continually improve lab results as it relates to static load, hardness, density and dimension of finished foam.
• Ensure all robotics are programmed and maintained to optimize pour patterns
• Ability to plan proactively with other foam pad team members and other departments.
• Ability to use Hyundai Transys Seating Systems software systems.
• Ability to work well with company leadership and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

3.0 OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (IATF16949) Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures
• Comply with all company policies, practices and standards.
• Comply with all Hyundai Transys Seating Systems of Savannah Safety and Human Resources polices, practices, and standards
• Participate in and lead proactive process improvement activities throughout the foam line.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the company.
• Adhere to Hyundai Transys Seating Systems of Savannah Intellectual Property Policy
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Maintain high levels of personal and professional organization and housekeeping

4.0 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience:BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or polymer science and at least 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience related to Foam manufacturing or injection molding.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write in-depth correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to company leadership and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Computer: Ability to use computer programs including MS suite, SAP, MES systems and Hyundai Transys Seating Systems Software.
• Progression: Ability to show progress towards attaining basic skills in the fore mentioned para 2.0 Duties and Responsibilities.

5.0 PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employer may not be able to make accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to stand and sit and frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and use their hands and arms. They may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel is required up to 10% of the time and may be international.