Senior Development Engineer - KLM Careers

The Senior Development Engineer will play a crucial role in designing and enhancing tire performance to meet customer approvals. This position involves developing new tires, maintaining existing ones, creating test plans, analyzing data for design recommendations, and collaborating closely with KRDC development engineers on both OEM and Replacement projects. Travel to manufacturing plants is required to assist in new tire development. Participation in tire-related organizations is also a key aspect of the role.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time employment with W2 status
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities for travel and collaboration with international teams

Why you should apply for this position today

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to tire development projects that are critical to customer satisfaction. You will work with a team of talented engineers and have the chance to make a significant impact on tire performance and safety in the industry.

Skills

• Ability to work with cross-functional and international teams
• Proficiency in CATIA V5
• Basic Tire Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Knowledge of plant-related activities concerning tire production
• Understanding of regulatory issues and industry standards related to tires
• Advanced knowledge of tire construction and performance
• Ability to design and optimize mold profiles independently
• Intermediate knowledge of tread pattern design

Responsibilities

• Develop new tires for optimal performance
• Maintain and enhance existing tire performance
• Create and execute test plans for tire evaluation
• Analyze tire data to provide design recommendations
• Collaborate with KRDC engineers on development projects
• Travel to assist in tire development and manufacturing as needed
• Participate in tire-related organizations and forums
• Lead tire development programs with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tire development experience required
• Advanced knowledge of tire construction, mold design, and tread optimization
• Hands-on experience with CATIA V5 for tire design
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional and international teams
• Understanding of plant activities related to tire production
• Familiarity with tire-related regulations and industry standards
• Ability to analyze tire performance data for design improvements

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred

Education Requirements Credential Category

• Mechanical Engineering

Experience Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in tire development

Akron, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time
Education Level: Bachelor's degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have a BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

2. Do you have 7+ years of tire development experience required.

3. Advanced knowledge of tire construction, mold design, and tread pattern optimization.

4. Do you have Hands-on experience with CATIA V5 for tire design.

5. Do you have basic understanding and application of tire FEA.

6. Do you have proven ability to work with cross-functional and international teams.

7. Do you have understanding of plant activities like component preparation, tire building, and curing processes.

8. Do you have familiarity with tire-related regulations and industry standards (e.g., TRA, ETRTO, USTMA).

9. Do you have the ability to analyze tire performance data to make design recommendations.

10 Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.