Senior Development Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Automotive Engineering
About the job Senior Development Engineer
Location:
Akron, OH
Compensation: $101,000 $ 160,000
Full-Time | Industry: Automotive Engineering
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (8+ Years)
Relocation Assistance Provided | Visa Sponsorship Not Available
A global tire manufacturer is seeking a Senior Development Engineer with deep experience in OEM tire development
. In this hands-on technical leadership role, you'll design, test, and optimize tire construction to meet demanding performance and customer approval requirements. You'll also interface with global teams and support manufacturing alignment for production readiness.
- Lead development of new tires that meet OEM customer standards and approval processes.
- Improve existing tire performance through data-driven design updates.
- Create and manage tire test plans
, analyze data, and provide actionable insights. - Design mold profiles, tread patterns, and constructions using CATIA V5
. - Apply basic FEA tools to evaluate tire behavior and enhance design outcomes.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams on component prep, tire building, and curing processes
. - Participate in industry standards groups (e.g.,
TRA, ETRTO, USTMA, TMC
). - Manage projects with autonomy while working with global R&D and customer teams
.
- 8+ years of tire development experience (OEM-focused) with an advanced tire manufacturer
. - BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
- Advanced knowledge of tire construction
, mold design
, and tread optimization
. - Proficiency with CATIA V5 for design and modeling.
- Experience with basic Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Strong data analysis skills to support design and testing recommendations.
- Familiarity with industry regulations and standards.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (passport required).
- Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
Contribute to innovative, high-performance tire solutions for global OEM customers.
Join a collaborative, well-established technical team with access to cutting-edge tools.
Competitive compensation package and relocation support.
Be part of a company driving sustainability, innovation, and engineering excellence in the tire industry.
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