Tire Materials Engineer - R&D & Process Improvement

Nokian Lastik; Dayton (OH); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) after 1 month

401(k) matching

Short-term incentive

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Onsite gym

Wellness program

Résumé du poste

Nokian Tyres is seeking a Tire Materials Engineer to identify process improvements, develop rubber compounds, and advance reinforcement materials for robust tire production. The role emphasizes sustainable manufacturing, Lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration in a factory setting.

You will drive material innovations, validate new compounds, and support new product introductions with stable manufacturing processes, contributing to efficiency and product quality across the organization.

Qualifications

• Seven years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Five years of hands-on experience in the tire industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree (MBA or M.S.) preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsabilités

• Lead development, validation, and implementation of raw materials, reinforcement materials, rubber compounds, manufacturing processes, and equipment improvements to ensure product manufacturability, efficiency, and profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to compound development, material performance, manufacturing methods, and process control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain, to introduce new materials, technologies, and best practices
• Ensure compound and material implementation complies with Nokian Tyres Quality Management System and global standards.
• Support new product introductions through stable, capable manufacturing processes and robust material performance.
• Promote Lean manufacturing principles and safe work practices consistent with Nokian Tyres values.
• Maintain high product quality, in particular high rubber compound quality, and manufacturing yields while ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to safety standards. Support the implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Analyze current processes and practices, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with colleagues across the organization.
• Provide technical support and collaboration to other departments as needed.
• Lead by example through positive reinforcement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Rubber compounding

Lean manufacturing

DOE

FMEA

Root-cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

MBA or MS (preferred)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Nokian Tyres is seeking a Tire Materials Engineer to identify process improvements, develop rubber compounds, and advance reinforcement materials for robust tire production. The role emphasizes sustainable manufacturing, Lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration in a factory setting.

You will drive material innovations, validate new compounds, and support new product introductions with stable manufacturing processes, contributing to efficiency and product quality across the organization.