Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

Hyosung HICO is seeking to fill a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer position at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. The ideal candidate will lead and optimize manufacturing and operational processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across Winding sizing & drying, VPD drying, oil and vacuum processing aspects of transformer manufacturing operations to improve product quality, contamination control, process reliability, and production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standardized manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and contamination control practices.
• Support and standardize manufacturing activities related to coil sizing and drying, core & coil assembly drying in VPD, tanking exposure time control, vacuum processing, oil handling, and unit processing during final assembly and disassembly, including vacuuming, hot oil circulation (HOC), exposure time control and oil filling operations to ensure product quality, insulation integrity, and contamination control.
• Review customer specifications and project requirements for all transformer orders to identify special engineering requirements, first-time-use components, critical fitment requirements, and unique assembly and testing needs. Develop detailed shop travelers and manufacturing instructions, and train leads, specialists, Manufacturing Engineers (MEs), and supervisors to ensure all special customer and engineering requirements are fully captured, communicated, and consistently implemented throughout the transformer manufacturing and testing process.
• Participate in all transformer design reviews conducted with the Memphis engineering team as well as online design reviews with headquarters in Korea to ensure manufacturability, process alignment, special customer requirements, and production readiness are fully addressed prior to manufacturing.
• Learn, support, and develop expertise across all areas of transformer manufacturing processes to identify operational gaps, drive process improvements, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and support automation initiatives that improve productivity, quality, reliability, and process control.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, process, and testing issues.
• Improve manufacturing flow, cycle time, productivity, and first-pass yield.
• Lead contamination control and cleanliness improvement initiatives for HV and EHV transformer manufacturing.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability and reduce production risks.
• Mentor junior engineers, supervisors, and production teams on best manufacturing practices and process discipline.
• Lead AI and automation implementation initiatives to enhance process optimization, operational reliability, process stability, and manufacturing repeatability across transformer manufacturing operations, while improving productivity, quality performance, and process control.
• Maintain strict compliance and technical support with Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
• Collaborate with plant engineers to develop equipment and tooling justifications, quotation requests, acceptance criteria, purchasing documentation. Review quotations, support vendor selections, and ensure tooling and equipment received meets acceptance criteria, quality expectations, and is installed and commissioned per schedule.
• Develop and implement approved improvement projects involving process control, equipment, capacity and productivity targeting quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Assist production supervisors in trouble-shooting process and quality problems. Perform root cause analysis, develop and implement countermeasures based on PDCA process.
• Write work instructions and assist in training of work instructions for Coil drying & sizing, VPD drying, oil and vacuum processing systems.
• Develop specifications for new equipment, TPM requirements and operating work instructions.
• Work with plant engineers & maintenance supervisor to develop PM data for current and new equipment.
• Support equipment installation, process description, and operational/performance qualification activities for manufacturing equipment and manufacturing processes. Generate all related documentation in compliance with internal requirements.
• Analyze/modify plant layout and propose improvements for manufacturing flow and equipment installations.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop technical solutions to manufacturing problems, finding solutions that are thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Apply statistical tools to complex problems and teach statistical tools to others as required.
• Play a leadership role in the Plant quality and Safety Program.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of Hyosung.
• Know Hyosung HICO’s Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and be able to fully discuss their importance and how they impact work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in mechanical, Electrical or Processing engineering or related field required and 5-10 years’ experience in mechanical/electrical project engineering, or Process Engineering role or a commensurate level of experience with related products.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD software or other engineering design and graphics software.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and transformer quality/testing standards.
• Advanced logical and critical thinking skills including the ability to develop, analyze and draw conclusions to problems.
• Developed verbal and written communications skills.
• Working knowledge of computer and other systems, emphasizing MS Office products, PLC’s and equipment control systems.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, SAP preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles.
• Experience with process control systems and automation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Hyosung HICO offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Free Medical Insurance Option – A company-paid 100% medical insurance option for you and your family, effective on the first day of the month after hire date.
• Free Life Insurance – Employer-paid basic life insurance – 1X Annual salary plus an additional $20,000 coverage: Optional buy for dependent coverage.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Bonuses – Monthly Attendance (production and some other hourly roles), Annual, and Quarterly bonus eligibility (Bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on several factors such as company and individual performance).

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the manufacturing process.