Senior Tire Development Engineer — NA Market Travel

GITI Tire USA Ltd; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Giti Tire Mfg. in Richburg, SC seeks a Senior Engineer – Tire Development to lead full lifecycle tire development for the North American market. You will conduct market research, set performance targets, develop concepts and prototypes, test, and optimize cavity, construction, pattern and compounds, coordinating with global teams.

Domestic travel is required as you mentor engineers, participate in industry events, and support Marketing and Sales as a technical expert.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of tire construction, performance metrics, and design methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE (CATIA a plus) tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to the product master plan for the North American market.
• Coordinate with Product Marketing and R&D to define targets, timelines, and cost parameters for prototype development.
• Define, manage, and analyze results of indoor and outdoor testing programs.
• Collaborate to develop tire cavity, construction, and pattern designs.
• Recommend design modifications to molds, constructions, and compounds to meet performance targets.
• Oversee or lead the design of additional sizes and product extensions.
• Participate in conferences, training, and industry events to remain current in tire technology.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in developing design standards and guidelines.
• Represent the company in industry organizations, standards bodies, and customer meetings.
• Serve as a technical expert and resource to Marketing and Sales teams.

Skills

Tire construction

Performance metrics

CAD/CAE

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Global teamwork

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Giti Tire Mfg. in Richburg, SC seeks a Senior Engineer – Tire Development to lead full lifecycle tire development for the North American market. You will conduct market research, set performance targets, develop concepts and prototypes, test, and optimize cavity, construction, pattern and compounds, coordinating with global teams.

Domestic travel is required as you mentor engineers, participate in industry events, and support Marketing and Sales as a technical expert.