High-Performance Bicycle Tire Design Engineer

Enve Composites, LLC.

Ogden, Northern (UT, KY)

Hybrid

USD 64,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

120 hours of paid time off annually

96 paid holidays annually

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts on ENVE products

Job summary

ENVE Composites in Ogden, Utah, is seeking a Design Engineer – Bicycle Tires to lead tire development from concept through production across road, gravel, and mountain bike applications. You’ll own the product development process and help shape a high-performance tire portfolio.

The role requires hands-on experience with tread design, rubber compounds, casing construction, and CAD (SolidWorks), plus rigorous testing and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing teams to translate data into

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on product development experience involving tires, rubber products, or closely related performance materials; bicycle, automotive, motorcycle, or industrial tire experience is preferred.
Proven experience designing tread patterns and developing or specifying rubber compounds.
Strong understanding of casing construction, fabric/cord materials, and tire mechanics.
Proficiency with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
Experience planning, conducting, and interpreting physical testing, including rolling resistance, wet/dry grip, abrasion, and puncture resistance.
Demonstrated ability to manage product development from concept through production while working with cross-functional teams.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
Willingness to travel for product testing, supplier/manufacturing visits, and field testing.

Responsibilities

Developing new tread patterns for road racing, endurance, gravel, XC, trail, and enduro applications.
Selecting, evaluating, and specifying rubber compounds to achieve targeted performance characteristics.
Engineering casing constructions, including ply materials, angles, reinforcements, and bead designs.
Creating and maintaining detailed CAD models, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.
Developing prototype build plans and comprehensive lab, track, and field-testing protocols.
Analyzing test data and translating results into meaningful design improvements.
Collaborating with suppliers on materials, tooling, manufacturing processes, and production readiness.
Supporting product launch through quality standards, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Staying connected to advances in tire technology, material science, competitive products, and rider needs.