What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Engineer -2024 position at Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee?
Position Identification
Position
Product Development Engineer (OE Customers)
Location
America Technical Center (ATC)
Green, Ohio, USA (10 minutes south of Akron, Ohio)
Date of Posting:
Application Deadline:
Application Instructions:
Pre-requisite
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Job Purpose
- Product development of passenger car radial (PCR) / light truck radial (LTR) tires for vehicle original equipment (OE) applications.
- Position is within the America Technical Center (ATC) Product Development organization
Key Accountabilities
- This position has project management and engineering responsibilities for the development of PCR / LTR tires for vehicle OE applications.
- Work and interact with management, customers, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and other corporate departments as needed regarding target performance requirements and associated needed resources.
- Ensure all relevant OE requirements are met and completed in coordination with the responsible Automotive Engineer(s).
- An efficient tire development in a timely manner.
- Perform mold design using company design guidelines and simulation tools
- Green tire design and compliance to cured specifications.
- Engineer and conduct analytical analysis on design features, manufacturing, and characteristics.
- Oversee required testing and data analysis.
- Conduct design reviews and reports.
- Oversee budget management of projects.
- 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.
Level of Accountabilities
- Individual Contributor
Core Competencies
- Experience with Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar office document tools: email, word processor, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in local and international collaborative team environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or related engineering field.
- Relevant full-time experience in tire or automotive industry applying and developing tire products.
- We are looking for both entry level and experienced engineers.
