Position Identification

Position

Product Development Engineer (OE Customers)

Location

America Technical Center (ATC)

Green, Ohio, USA (10 minutes south of Akron, Ohio)

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Pre-requisite

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Job Purpose

• Product development of passenger car radial (PCR) / light truck radial (LTR) tires for vehicle original equipment (OE) applications.
• Position is within the America Technical Center (ATC) Product Development organization

Key Accountabilities

• This position has project management and engineering responsibilities for the development of PCR / LTR tires for vehicle OE applications.
• Work and interact with management, customers, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and other corporate departments as needed regarding target performance requirements and associated needed resources.
• Ensure all relevant OE requirements are met and completed in coordination with the responsible Automotive Engineer(s).
• An efficient tire development in a timely manner.
• Perform mold design using company design guidelines and simulation tools
• Green tire design and compliance to cured specifications.
• Engineer and conduct analytical analysis on design features, manufacturing, and characteristics.
• Oversee required testing and data analysis.
• Conduct design reviews and reports.
• Oversee budget management of projects.
• Analysis and support for technical issues.
• Involves some domestic and international travel.
• Regularly document and communicate with deliverables in form of written reports and presentations.

Level of Accountabilities

• Individual Contributor

Core Competencies

• Experience with Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar office document tools: email, word processor, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in local and international collaborative team environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or related engineering field.
• Relevant full-time experience in tire or automotive industry applying and developing tire products.
• Preferred: greater than 5 years experience in OE tire development