Tire Development Engineer PCR OE (m / f / d) in Hannover, Germany

Linglong Tire is a leading Chinese tire manufacturer with production facilities and research centers in Asia, North America and Europe. With around 18.500 employees worldwide, Linglong has the elite of the global tire industry in its teams. Through sales networks in over 170 countries and relations to world-class automakers, Linglong’s reliable quality is more and more appreciated. As a sponsor of Vfl Wolfsburg and due to the opening of our new production site in Serbia, we are constantly expanding our brand presence in the European market.

We are looking for a Tire Development Engineer PCR OE to expand our R&D team in Hannover.

Responsibility

• Development and series introduction of qualitative and cost competitive passenger car tires for European OEMs according to customer, internal, market and regulatory requirements
• Review of OE requirements (feasibility study) and definition of development strategy
• Permanent alignment of obtained test results with the given requirements / review of development strategy and development tire specifications.
• OE Trend watching and competitor benchmarking including initiation of technology development
• Regular communication of the OE projects status and progress
• Participation in technical review meetings and joint testing with OEM
• Support of series production in the cases of issues related to OE tires
• Support of resolution of OE customer complaints
• Coordination and support of development activities in other regions depending on customer needs
• Lead and participate in technology / tire line development projects / activities with relevance for OE

Qualification

• Academic degree in engineering or in a field related to the position
• 5+ years of experience in PCR OE tire development
• Familiar with the production process of passenger car tires
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Open-minded, team player, strong communication skills

What we offer

• 30 days of vacation
• Unlimited contract
• Performance bonus
• An amazing open minded and international team
• Being part of the success of an international growing brand
• Opportunity for professional and personal growth