Entry-Level Tire Design Engineer – Learn & Build

GITI Tire USA Ltd; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

GITI Tire USA Ltd is seeking an entry-level Tire Design Engineer to support the development of new tires by applying fundamentals of tire construction, performance, and manufacturing. This role targets recent engineering graduates and includes mentorship, hands-on experience with design tools, test facilities, and manufacturing processes.

The engineer will contribute to development projects while gaining deep understanding of tire design, testing, and production, with opportunities to learn

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (entry-level, training-focused role).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools (CATIA preferred).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Learn tire construction and how performance relates to design components such as pattern, cavity, and compound.
• Conduct engineering analyses including bead strength, cord load, drum set calculations, and performance estimations.
• Gain proficiency in PDM (Product Data Management) systems for tire specification.
• Perform section analysis measurements and specification reconciliation.
• Support and monitor experimental tire builds; prepare documentation for review meetings.
• Develop and manage test programs, including monitoring and reporting test results.
• Learn and apply predictive modeling and simulation methods.
• Travel to test sites to observe testing processes, gather data, and generate reports.
• Receive training in CATIA CAD to create tire cavity and tread detail drawings.
• Manufacturing on site requiring oversight of experimental tire builds.
• Perform other engineering tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Cross-cultural awareness

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

PDM

Job description

GITI Tire USA Ltd is seeking an entry-level Tire Design Engineer to support the development of new tires by applying fundamentals of tire construction, performance, and manufacturing. This role targets recent engineering graduates and includes mentorship, hands-on experience with design tools, test facilities, and manufacturing processes.

The engineer will contribute to development projects while gaining deep understanding of tire design, testing, and production, with opportunities to learn