R&D Tire Compound Engineer: Lead Materials Innovation

The Carlstar Group; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Industry leader

Team culture

Job summary

Titan International in Clinton, TN is seeking an R&D Compounding Engineer to develop and test novel rubber compounds, evaluate new materials, and maintain production compounds. You will lead projects, collaborate with the Materials Research Chemist, and advance concepts for tire-related products.

The role emphasizes lab and factory work, material evaluation, and ongoing learning about tire technology. Strong communication and teaching abilities are valued in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Engineering, or Materials Science (or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years in rubber or plastics technology; 5+ years tire manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of tire manufacturing process and rubber compound properties.
• Ability to lead product development projects and teach others.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop rubber compound formulations and understand physical properties.
• Learn and optimize tire manufacturing processes.
• Lead studies in lab and at plant trials; build and evaluate test tires.
• Analyze lab results and field data; report findings.
• Support troubleshooting of production and mixing issues.
• Stay current with patents, literature, and industry trends.
• Educate manufacturing staff on compounding basics.

Skills

Scientific reasoning

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Teaching others

Excel/Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemistry/Engineering/Materials Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Titan International in Clinton, TN is seeking an R&D Compounding Engineer to develop and test novel rubber compounds, evaluate new materials, and maintain production compounds. You will lead projects, collaborate with the Materials Research Chemist, and advance concepts for tire-related products.

The role emphasizes lab and factory work, material evaluation, and ongoing learning about tire technology. Strong communication and teaching abilities are valued in a team-driven environment.