Innovative Tire Compound R&D Engineer

TITAN Specialty; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Team environment

Job summary

TITAN Specialty, part of Titan International, is seeking an R&D Compounding Engineer in Clinton, TN to develop and test new tire rubber compounds and evaluate raw materials. You will participate in factory trials, build test tires, and guide material improvements across the manufacturing process.

You will collect and analyze data from lab studies, trials, and field tests, staying current with patents and industry trends. Strong communication and mentoring skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Engineering or Materials Science.
• 3+ years in rubber or plastics technology; 5+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles and data analysis.
• Basic understanding of tire manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead product development projects and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop rubber compound formulations and test methods.
• Evaluate new raw materials and compound performance.
• Lead trials and manufacturing tests, build test tires and evaluate performance.
• Troubleshoot production and mixing issues in plant.
• Collect, analyze, and report lab and field data.

Skills

Rubber chemistry

Materials science

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project leadership

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelors in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Rubber Engineering/Materials Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

TITAN Specialty, part of Titan International, is seeking an R&D Compounding Engineer in Clinton, TN to develop and test new tire rubber compounds and evaluate raw materials. You will participate in factory trials, build test tires, and guide material improvements across the manufacturing process.

You will collect and analyze data from lab studies, trials, and field tests, staying current with patents and industry trends. Strong communication and mentoring skills are valued.