Senior Development

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Development Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tire development, finite element analysis (FEA), collaboration with cross-functional teams, and extensive experience in manufacturing and testing. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, focusing on tread design, mold design, and utilizing CATIA V5 to enhance our product development processes.

Skills: Tire Development, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), Collaboration,
Manufacturing, Testing, Tread Design, Mold Design, CATIA V5 proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of new tire products from concept to production, ensuring performance, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to evaluate tire performance under various conditions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including manufacturing, testing, and design, to refine and optimize tire development processes.
• Design and optimize tire tread patterns for improved performance, durability, and fuel efficiency.
• Develop and improve mold designs to ensure efficient tire production processes.
• Work closely with the testing team to ensure prototypes meet required performance metrics and customer specifications.
• Oversee tire validation and testing processes to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in tire development, with a proven track record in tire design, FEA, and mold design.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD software for design and modeling.
• Strong knowledge of tire testing methodologies and performance metrics.
• Expertise in FEA simulation techniques, particularly for tire modeling and stress analysis.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with the manufacturing process of tires, including material selection, molding, and production techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with advanced tire testing equipment and software.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for tire performance.
• Experience with prototype development and validation testing.

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.