Quality Specialist

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is seeking a Quality Specialist Entry to support manufacturing process and product quality. You will learn and apply Goodyear standards and quality systems, working with experienced team members to improve processes and drive quality initiatives.

Roles emphasize monitoring performance, solving problems, and maintaining specifications to ensure customer satisfaction. A positive attitude and willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment are essential for

Qualifications

• Applies systematic problem solving tools and techniques.
• Understands and troubleshoots equipment and process problems.
• Maintains a positive attitude and participates in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Goodyear quality standards, procedures, and technical solutions to support manufacturing process and product quality.
• Monitor and report process performance indicators while supporting quality improvement and plant optimization initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining product and process technical specifications to ensure compliance with established requirements.
• Support audits, root‑cause analysis activities, and corrective action implementation to improve quality performance.
• Apply standard problem‑solving tools and data analysis techniques to address defined business and process challenges.
• Participate in team projects and cross‑functional activities while learning project management tools and quality system processes.

Skills

Quality standards

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Degree with 5+ years experience (equivalent)

Job description

The Quality Specialist Entry supports manufacturing process and product quality by learning and applying Goodyear standards, procedures, and quality systems in partnership with experienced team members. This role contributes to process improvement, quality compliance, and problem‑solving activities while developing a strong foundation in quality engineering principles. The position plays an important role in supporting manufacturing excellence, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring adherence to product and process requirements. Success in this role requires a positive attitude, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.

Why This Role Matters

Supports the delivery of high-quality products by helping ensure compliance with manufacturing and quality standards.

Contributes to continuous improvement efforts through process monitoring, problem‑solving, and quality‑focused initiatives.

Assists in maintaining product and process specifications that drive operational consistency and customer satisfaction.

Builds the foundation for future quality and manufacturing leadership by applying quality principles and best practices in a hands‑on environment.

What You Will Do

• Learn and apply Goodyear quality standards, procedures, and technical solutions to support manufacturing process and product quality.
• Monitor and report process performance indicators while supporting quality improvement and plant optimization initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining product and process technical specifications to ensure compliance with established requirements.
• Support audits, root‑cause analysis activities, and corrective action implementation to improve quality performance.
• Apply standard problem‑solving tools and data analysis techniques to address defined business and process challenges.
• Participate in team projects and cross‑functional activities while learning project management tools and quality system processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• Degree with years of experience, 5 years equivalent experience w/o degree. (Degree at management discretion based on position.)
• Demonstrated ability to apply systematic problem solving tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and troubleshoot equipment and process problems.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Actively participate in meetings, in a supporting role.
• Initiate open dialogue with peers and leadership on areas of concern.
• Select best means of communication.
• Provide compelling technical direction and logical conclusions within the function, both written and oral.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar‑Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state‑of‑the‑art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.

Working at Goodyear A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in‑person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process. Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Notice: Federal law requires Goodyear to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Goodyear will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s FormI‑9 to confirm work authorization.

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