Tire Innovation & Development Lead

Giti Tire USA Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Giti Tire USA Ltd. Senior Engineer – Tire Development will oversee the full lifecycle of tire development for the North American market, including market research, performance target setting, concept and prototype development, testing, and optimization of tire cavity, construction, pattern, and compound.

The role requires coordination with global teams, application of engineering principles, and a deep understanding of tire performance trade-offs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of tire design and development experience in the tire industry.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tire design

CAD/CAE (CATIA)

Project management

Technical communication

Global cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

10+ years tire design and development experience

Tools

CATIA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Giti Tire USA Ltd. Senior Engineer – Tire Development will oversee the full lifecycle of tire development for the North American market, including market research, performance target setting, concept and prototype development, testing, and optimization of tire cavity, construction, pattern, and compound.

The role requires coordination with global teams, application of engineering principles, and a deep understanding of tire performance trade-offs.