Tire Design Engineer — Launch Your CAD & Testing Career

Giti Tire USA Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Giti Tire USA Ltd. is seeking an entry-level Tire Design Engineer to contribute to the development of new tires, learn core design and testing processes, and gain hands-on experience with design tools, test facilities, and manufacturing methods.

You will work with cross-functional teams, participate in projects from concept to documentation, and receive mentorship while developing skills in tire construction, performance analysis, and CATIA CAD drawing techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (entry-level, training-focused role).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools; CATIA preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Learn tire construction and how performance relates to design components such as pattern and tread.
• Perform analyses including bead strength, cord load, drum set calculations, and performance estimations.
• Gain proficiency in PDM (Product Data Management) systems for tire specification.
• Perform section analysis measurements and specification reconciliation.
• Support and monitor experimental tire builds; prepare documentation for review meetings.
• Develop and manage test programs, including monitoring and reporting test results.
• Learn and apply predictive modeling and simulation methods.
• Travel to test sites to observe testing processes, gather data, and generate reports.
• Receive training in CATIA CAD to create tire cavity and tread detail drawings.
• Manufacturing on site requiring oversight of experimental tire builds.
• Perform other engineering tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent working

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

PDM systems

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Giti Tire USA Ltd. is seeking an entry-level Tire Design Engineer to contribute to the development of new tires, learn core design and testing processes, and gain hands-on experience with design tools, test facilities, and manufacturing methods.

You will work with cross-functional teams, participate in projects from concept to documentation, and receive mentorship while developing skills in tire construction, performance analysis, and CATIA CAD drawing techniques.