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Proficient with MS-Office application suite\nRequirements\nMinimum a Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering) from a four-year accredited college or university\nMinimum 2 years related work experience\nCertified Quality Engineer and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt are desirable\nExperience with Oracle preferred\nMust be willing to travel up to 15% \nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States. Nokian Tyres will not provide visa sponsorship\nThis position does not provide relocation assistance\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment\nThe physical demands and work environment described below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position. These requirements are job-related and consistent with business necessity. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.\nWhen present in designated production areas, employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include safety-toe shoes, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and other PPE as defined by risk assessments or site policy.\nAbility to move throughout office and manufacturing environments, including walking, standing, and occasionally ascending and descending stairs or work platforms.\nAbility to occasionally traverse varied walking surfaces, including concrete floors, grated platforms, and industrial stairways.\nAbility to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.\nAbility to use hands and fingers for computer keyboarding, writing, handling documents, and operating standard office equipment.\nAbility to occasionally lift and/or move items such as files, laptops, or materials up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nAbility to inspect equipment, processes, and work areas to identify hazards, non-conformances, or deviations, and to recognize safety signals, alarms, and changing conditions in the work environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nAbility to effectively receive, understand, and communicate work instructions, technical information, and safety-related information through appropriate means, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nWork Environment\nThis position is primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility and requires routine presence in production areas.\nWhile in production areas, employees may be exposed to noise, moving machinery, industrial vehicles (e.g., forklifts), and other typical manufacturing hazards.\nTemperatures in production areas may vary seasonally and may range from approximately 65-100°F.\nRaw materials used in the manufacturing process may include oils, rubber compounds, carbon black, and other industrial materials. 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