What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Development Engineer position at GCS Computer Tech Pvt Ltd?
Experience level: Mid-senior
Experience required: 8 Years
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
Job function: Engineering
Industry: Automotive
Compensation: $101,000-$160,000 (not to be shared with the candidate)
Compensation info: There is a flexibility in the salary range
Relocation assistance: Yes
Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
Duties/Responsibilities
● Develop new tires to meet the optimal performance required for customer approvals.
● Maintain and enhance the performance of existing tires to meet customer
expectations.
● Develop test plans to evaluate tires.
● Analyze tire data to make tire design recommendations.
● Work closely with KRDC development engineers on OEM and Replacement projects.
● Travel to plants to assist in new tire development and manufacturing as required.
● Participation in Tire related organizations, i.e. TRA, ETRTO, TMC, USTMA, RMA...
● Interface directly with OEM and internal customers.
● Lead tire development programs with minimal supervision.
Required Skills / Abilities
● The ability to work with cross-functional and international teams is a must.
● CATIA V5 proficiency.
● Basic Tire FEA.
● Domestic and international travel.
Knowledge of plant-related activities concerning component preparation, tire
building, and curing.
● The ability to work directly with plant production teams and process engineers.
● Knowledge of regulatory issues concerning tires.
● Basic knowledge of compounding as it relates to tire performance.
● Advanced knowledge of tire construction.
● Ability to design and optimize mold profiles and constructions independently.
● Intermediate knowledge of tread pattern design and ability to optimize tread patterns.
Education & Experience
BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
7 years of tire development experience required.
DEPARTMENT: Kumho Akron Technical Center
REPORTS TO: Engineering Group Manager
Must have:
● Tire Development Expertise: Advanced knowledge of tire construction, mold
design, and tread pattern optimization.
● CATIA V5 Proficiency: Hands-on experience with CATIA V5 for tire design.
● Tire FEA (Finite Element Analysis): Basic understanding and application of
tire FEA.
● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with cross-functional
and international teams.
● Manufacturing Process Knowledge: Understanding of plant activities like
component preparation, tire building, and curing processes.
● Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with tire-related regulations and industry
standards (e.g., TRA, ETRTO, USTMA).
● Data Analysis Skills: Ability to analyze tire performance data to make design
recommendations.
● Travel Readiness: Willingness and ability to travel domestically and
internationally.
● Problem-Solving: Capability to lead tire development projects independently
and address challenges.
- ● Experience: Minimum of 7 years in tire development.
Salary : $101,000 - $160,000
