Product Development Engineer (OE Customers)

ZipRecruiter; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tire manufacturing is seeking a Project Manager Engineer to oversee the development of passenger car and light truck tires for OE applications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, significant experience in the tire industry, and a proven ability to manage projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Greater than 5 years of experience in OE tire development.
• Relevant full-time experience in tire or automotive industry.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Project management and engineering responsibilities for PCR/LTR tires development.
• Ensure all OE requirements are met in coordination with Automotive Engineers.
• Oversee required testing and analyze data.

Skills

Communication

Creative Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Writing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Purpose

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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).
• An efficient tire development in a timely manner.
• 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.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or related engineering field.
• Relevant full-time experience in tire or automotive industry applying and developing tire products.
• : greater than 5 year's experience in OE tire development
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; both conversational and technical

Required Knowledge

• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, kinetics, and their applications
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Required Skills

• Well balanced communication
• Creative Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Writing
• Project Management

Physical Demands

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets.
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.