Senior Development Engineer

Recruit Marks; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 101,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Relocation assistance

Access to cutting-edge tools

Job summary

A global tire manufacturer is seeking a Senior Development Engineer in Akron, OH, to lead the design and optimization of tire construction. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of OEM tire development experience and be proficient in CATIA V5. This role involves collaboration with global teams and the management of tire test plans. Offering a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth, this position is pivotal in driving innovative and sustainable tire solutions for OEM customers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of tire development experience with an advanced tire manufacturer.
• Advanced knowledge of tire construction, mold design, and tread optimization.
• Strong understanding of industry regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new tires to meet OEM standards.
• Improve existing tire performance through data-driven design.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on tire building processes.

Skills

Tire development experience

Data analysis skills

Problem-solving abilities

Collaboration abilities

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Basic FEA tools

Job description

About the job Senior Development Engineer

Location: Akron, OH
Compensation: $101,000 $160,000
Full-Time | Industry: Automotive Engineering
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (8+ Years)
Relocation Assistance Provided | Visa Sponsorship Not Available

About the Role

A global tire manufacturer is seeking a Senior Development Engineer with deep experience in OEM tire development. In this hands-on technical leadership role, you'll design, test, and optimize tire construction to meet demanding performance and customer approval requirements. You'll also interface with global teams and support manufacturing alignment for production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of new tires that meet OEM customer standards and approval processes.
• Improve existing tire performance through data-driven design updates.
• Create and manage tire test plans, analyze data, and provide actionable insights.
• Design mold profiles, tread patterns, and constructions using CATIA V5.
• Apply basic FEA tools to evaluate tire behavior and enhance design outcomes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on component prep, tire building, and curing processes.
• Participate in industry standards groups (e.g., TRA, ETRTO, USTMA, TMC).
• Manage projects with autonomy while working with global R&D and customer teams.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 8+ years of tire development experience (OEM-focused) with an advanced tire manufacturer.
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of tire construction, mold design, and tread optimization.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 for design and modeling.
• Experience with basic Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Strong data analysis skills to support design and testing recommendations.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (passport required).
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Why Apply?

Contribute to innovative, high-performance tire solutions for global OEM customers.

Join a collaborative, well-established technical team with access to cutting-edge tools.

Competitive compensation package and relocation support.

Be part of a company driving sustainability, innovation, and engineering excellence in the tire industry.