Product Development Engineer; OE Tire Development

Our client in Akron, OH is looking for a Product Development Engineer (OE). This is a direct hire position.

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.

• 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).
• 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.

• Greater than 5 years of relevant full-time experience in tire or automotive industry applying and developing tire products.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or related engineering field.
• 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.

No third parties. No visa (OPT or H1B) sponsorship at this time.