Senior Engineer Compound Technology Consumer

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team driven by bold thinking, relentless energy, and a passion for exceeding expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and grow your impact, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

As Senior Staff Engineer Compound Technology Consumer  you will utilize the right processes & tools to efficiently and effectively develop and maintain our compound line-up portfolio Passenger Radial and Light Truck Radial tire lines.

You'll Do

• Translating product performance requirements into chemical and physical property requirements of materials, and then developing tire compounds which demonstrate high performance.
• Execute Compound Development projects with cross-functional teams to deliver new technologies and capabilities supporting future Global Product and Technology development needs.
• Ensure support for Product Development teams where required to deliver to the global / regional businesses (i.e. material benchmarking, recommendations for compound choices, root cause analysis on compound related items).
• Develop new compound formulations and/or tune existing formulations and support Quality with industrialization along with Goodyear Product Development roadmap for optimal performance (tire performance/ manufacturing performance) while considering cost and environment.
• Follow Global Technology GIR process. Leverage virtual development tools (modeling and (semi)empiric), design and execute/ interpret lab studies. Assist plant trials as required, prepare technical content, and execute technical reviews.
• Provide compound/ component recommendations during all product development phases. Utilize material science expertise to answer questions from design and business team
• Provide assistance for trouble shooting/ root cause analysis in materials area in liaison with other functions.

You'll Bring

• A Bachelors or master’s in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or Biology or related fields is required.
• Experience on structure/property relationships in viscoelastic materials is necessary.
• Experience in rubber compound analytical data interpretation (physical properties, chemical composition, forensics reports.
• Have knowledge of mixing and impact to extrusion, component prep, and downstream process.
• Proficiency in the statistical design and analysis of data.
• Knowledge of polymers, fillers, and/or reinforced composites.
• Experience in elastomeric formulations scale-up.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 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 Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.