• Job Description

  Req#: 120760

  Goodyear. More Driven.

  Job Title: Performance Test Driver

  Location: Luxembourg

  Primary Purpose of the Position:

  • Execute and analyze performance tests according to procedures and work instructions or as per OE account request / requirements on vehicle and virtual environment (when applicable – virtual test ability)
  • Ensure final coordination for test preparation: check the car before testing (ideally 1 day in advance). In virtual, contact PS (Performance Science) team to validate testing upfront.
  • Comply with all safety requirements and instructions and proactively raise all potential safety issues.
  • Driver has the responsibility for each test to make sure that the track he is using is adequate and valid for the test.
  • Respect Quality systems and procedures. Ensure calibration of personal measurement equipment.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities, process and procedure development and PPI internal projects.
  • Support operations leaders in driving strong safety culture, reaching high quality standards, and building a strong team spirit.
  • Consistently document technical information for adequate sharing of knowledge.

  Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

  Test execution:

  • Perform and evaluate test as required per test schedule (objective, subjective, treadwear support…) in the respective area (passenger, light truck, commercial, motorbike, …).
  • Prepare the scheduled test: check and set up test conditions according to work instructions, follow-up tires mounting, prepare vehicle and instrumentation, balancing reports, vehicle maintenance/repair status.
  • Execute test on time as scheduled by lead engineer/test scheduler. Perform test on timely basis as per instruction / scheduling from lead engineer/test scheduler. Occasional Tire changing support, where required to maintain operations.
  • Issue Test report (max 1 day) after test execution.
  • Respect safety procedures and highlight opportunities for improvement.

  Test environment:

  • Maintain / update info in performance testing data bases.
  • Communicate findings/issues on tire behavior, test processes and procedures to supervisor / requester.
  • Maintain and further develop procedures, work instructions, OBT and JRA for performance test items assigned to.
  • Support Safety and Quality Continuous Improvements projects and initiatives, correlation tests and measurement variability studies, track monitoring.

  Additional activities (special assignments, PPI projects OE, operations), e.g.:

  • Perform OE testing (including UUHP when applicable), participate in OE teams meetings and discussions and coordinate test activities for OE teams assigned to.
  • Bring advanced technical knowledge and expertise in daily job (cross functional meetings and/or projects, PPI engineering projects…).

  Operational assignment / project support:

  • Prepare small remote testing session in collaboration with other PPI groups (TPG, logistics, instrumentation…), locally coordinate a remote testing session, support a new test capability or capacity building, support an event preparation and/or coordination.

  Operational (technical) projects - lead:

  • Coordinate global testing activities (winter or OEM testing activities), develop a new test capability.

  To join our team, you will need:

  Education:

  • Engineering degree.

  Experience:

  • Proven experience of performance driving and capabilities.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Adequate driving license, above average driving abilities, Experience in Supercar driving (if applicable).
  • Technical background (BSc or 5 years of experience in Road Tire Testing, as minimum), knowledge of vehicle dynamics and tire construction.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Administrative know-how, report writing, basic computer knowledge.
  • Good communication, listening, and analyzing skills. Able to stop – think – act.
  • Strong team player, high flexibility, able to adapt to any testing environment (multiple testing locations) and weather conditions (extreme cold or hot temperatures).
  • Ethical values: Honest and full transparency, provide info on valid driver’s license or loss.

  Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .

• About the company

  The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is an American multinational tire manufacturing company founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling and based in Akron, Ohio.

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