Tire Test Engineer

Hankooktireamericacorp; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off + Sick Days

11 paid holidays per year

Employee discounts on tires

Job summary

Hankooktireamericacorp in Ashland, Ohio, is seeking an Engineer for tire performance testing and analysis, requiring a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include coordinating tire testing, managing calibrations, and project management for tire applications.

The role emphasizes teamwork, technical analysis, and regular reporting. Benefits include employer-paid health coverage, 401(k) matching, and various employee discounts. Ideal for candidates with programming skills and relevant automotive experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar office tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in local and international collaborative team environments.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Programming experience in Python, Matlab, VBA preferred.
• Relevant experience in tire or automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tire testing and data processing for performance measurements.
• Manage calibrations and scheduling of tests.
• Conduct quality auditing and benchmarking of products.
• Project management for physical testing of PCR / LTR tires.
• Analyze technical issues and oversee warehouse management.
• Communicate deliverables through reports and presentations.

Skills

Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Written and verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Mechanical Engineering or related degree

Programming (Python, Matlab, VBA)

Experience in tire or automotive industry

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Company Overview

Hankook Tire & Technology is a global leader in high-performance tire manufacturing, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. As the world’s seventh-largest tire producer, Hankook operates advanced manufacturing facilities and offices in North America, including its U.S. America Technical Center in Uniontown, Ohio. The company delivers innovative tire solutions for passenger vehicles, trucks, motorsports, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide.

About the Role

Planning and execution of physical testing to measure performance characteristics of vehicle tires designed for passenger car, light truck, and truck and bus applications. Position is within the Performance Evaluation organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage tire testing & data processing for measuring in part the following performances: rolling resistance (RR), high speed uniformity (HSU), quasi–static characterizations (force–deflection; stiffnesses, tire-road contact shape & pressure distribution), dimensions, surface geometry, force & moment, wear.
• Control testing – charting.
• Lab-to-lab correlation testing.
• Manage calibrations and scheduling of calibrations.
• Quality auditing.
• Benchmarking products to develop associated database.
  • Obtaining & coordinating testing of benchmark tires; competitors and ours
  • Coordination and collection of following metrics.
    • Performance via lab on on-vehicle tests: HSU; RR; Indoor Wear, Stiffnesses - static and rolling; Road contact metrics, aka, footprint shape, pressure distribution, etc.; NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) - natural frequencies, noise, etc.; Force & Moment, Ride & Handling; etc.
    • Tire Characterization: mass, dimensions, cut section - construction features.
    • Material Characterization - including chemical analysis.
    • Making use of other existing data obtained from outside sources.
• Project management and engineering responsibilities for the physical testing of PCR / LTR tires for vehicle original equipment applications.
• Work and interact with customers, manufacturing, marketing, and other corporate departments as needed regarding target performance requirements.
• Oversee tire warehouse management of testing and development tires.
• Analysis and support for technical issues.
• Involves some domestic and international travel.
• Regularly document and communicate with deliverables in form of written reports and presentations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar office tools: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in local and international collaborative team environments.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Programming experience in Python, Matlab, VBA preferred.
• Relevant full-time, intern or co-op experience in tire or automotive industry applying & developing tire products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex.

Benefits

• Employee-Focused Benefits:
  • Employer paid health coverage
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid Time Off + Sick Days
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Employee discounts on tires.
• Global Innovation: Pioneering innovative technologies and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for internal mobility, leadership development, and continued learning.
• Inclusive Culture: Committed to diversity, teamwork, and sustainability.