Virtual Product Engineer

Are you passionate about digital innovation and data-driven engineering? As a Senior Virtual Product Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of Goodyear’s Virtual Tire Development (VTD) process—leveraging cutting-edge tools and analytics to shape the future of consumer tire design.

You’ll serve as a technical expert and coach, guiding cross-functional teams through the VTD methodology and driving continuous improvement in virtual design capabilities. This is a high-impact role where your insights and leadership will directly influence product performance and development efficiency.

This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving technical challenges, and is passionate about bringing new concepts to life.

• Lead Virtual Tire Development Projects:
  Apply VTD tools and strategies to develop tires that meet or exceed customer expectations and performance targets.
• Translate Customer Needs:
  Collaborate to define tire characteristic target zones using performance quantification techniques.
• Champion Data-Driven Design:
  Use advanced machine learning and FEA tools to extract insights and support decision‑making.
• Coach & Educate:
  Promote VTD methodology across teams, providing training and technical support.
• Drive Innovation:
  Identify capability gaps and lead initiatives to enhance tools and processes.
• Improve Efficiency:
  Document lessons learned, elevate technical challenges, and prioritize improvements.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).

6+ years of relevant experience in product development or engineering.

• Structural FEA, CFD, or heat transfer analysis.
• Computer Science (e.g., machine learning, data architecture, data management, programming, big‑data technologies).
• Data analysis – writing SQL queries in AWS, visualizations with Tableau, and analysis in JMP.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C, C++, and Fortran.
• Expertise in CAD for complex geometries.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in solving engineering problems.
• Familiarity with product development cycles and experimental design.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience mentoring and training engineering teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the organization.

• Relocation Available: No

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