X-Ray/Holographer Analyst

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, OH is seeking an X-Ray/Holography Analyst to operate advanced inspection equipment and analyze results for tire quality. You will support manufacturing quality and continuous improvement by communicating findings to Production and Quality-Technology teams.

This role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years technical degree or 6 years relevant work experience.
• 1+ year of experience performing technical work in manufacturing, quality, or related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply quality assurance standards, processes, and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray and camera equipment to perform quality inspections on a variety of tire products.
• Operate shearography equipment to evaluate tire structures and identify potential defects.
• Analyze inspection and test results, clearly communicating findings to Production and Quality-Technology teams as needed.
• Handle and move tires throughout the shift, including lifting and positioning products for inspection.
• Follow quality assurance standards, safety procedures, and operational guidelines while conducting inspections.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts through systematic problem-solving and technical analysis.

Skills

X-ray inspection

Holography

Quality testing

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree

Bachelor's degree

6 years relevant work experience in lieu

Tools

X-ray equipment

Laser inspection equipment

Shearography equipment

Job description

In Office

US OH Akron ICM Plt 0993

Full time

JR-40111995

The X-Ray/Holographer Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring tire quality by conducting advanced non-destructive testing through x-ray, holography, and shearography technologies. This position is responsible for operating specialized inspection equipment, analyzing test results, and communicating findings that support manufacturing quality and continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to safety in a manufacturing environment. This role directly contributes to product reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Why This Role Matters

• Supportstheproductionofhigh-qualitytiresbyidentifyingdefectsandverifyingproductintegritythroughadvancedtestingmethods.

• Providescriticalinspectiondatathathelpsmaintainsafety,quality,andmanufacturingstandards.

• PartnerswithProductionandQuality-Technology(Q-Tech)teamstocommunicatefindingsandsupportcorrectiveactions.

• Contributestocontinuousimprovementinitiativesbyapplyingproblem-solvingtechniquesandrecommendingprocessenhancements.

What You Will Do

• Operatex-rayandcameraequipmenttoperformqualityinspectionsonavarietyoftireproducts.

• Operateshearographyequipmenttoevaluatetirestructuresandidentifypotentialdefects.

• Analyzeinspectionandtestresults,clearlycommunicatingfindingstoProductionandQuality-Technologyteamsasneeded.

• Handleandmovetiresthroughouttheshift,includingliftingandpositioningproductsforinspection.

• Followqualityassurancestandards,safetyprocedures,andoperationalguidelineswhileconductinginspections.

• Supporttroubleshootingandcontinuousimprovementeffortsthroughsystematicproblem-solvingandtechnicalanalysis.

What We’re Looking For

• 2 years technical degree or in lieu of degree 6 years relevant work experience

• 1 + yearsofexperienceperformingtechnicalworkinamanufacturing,quality,orrelatedenvironment.

• Demonstratedabilitytolearnandapplyqualityassurancestandards,processes,andproblem-solvingmethodologies.

• Mechanicalaptitude,generalcomputerskills,andexperienceworkingwithx-ray,laser,orsimilarinspectionequipment.

• Abilitytosafelyhandleandmovetiresinaphysicallydemandingenvironment.

• Bachelor'sdegreeandknowledgeoftirespecificationsareaplus.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

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