Engineer Senior - Right Tire at Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Akron, Ohio, United States

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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Tire, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required (Master’s preferred)
6+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing or simulation in the tire or similar industries
Proven success in leading engineering projects and cross-functional initiatives
Structural FEA, CFD or heat transfer analysis
Computer Science (e.g. machine learning, data architecture, data management, programming, “big data” technologies)
Experience with nonlinear FEA of polymer processing or CFD analysis of viscous flows and/or chemical kinetics
Proficient knowledge and usage of programming languages such as Python, C, C++ and Fortran
Experience with working in a Linux environment and Bash scripting
Strong analytical skills and experience in solving engineering problems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the organization

Responsibilities

Lead Technical Effort on Engineering Projects: Manage multiple product and process development initiatives from concept to implementation
Innovate & Improve: Evaluate existing technologies and develop new solutions that meet internal and external customer needs
Mentor & Guide: Provide leadership and coaching to junior level Engineers, supporting their growth and project success
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with product teams and cross-functional groups to bring new technologies to market
Translate Needs into Solutions: Develop experiment and validation to support simulation results to achieve product requirements
Champion New Technology: Drive the adoption of innovative tools and processes within Goodyear

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FEACFDPythonCC++FortranMachine LearningData ArchitectureLinuxNonlinear FEAPolymer ProcessingViscous FlowsChemical KineticsHeat Transfer Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Senior Engineer role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred), 6+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing or simulation in the tire or similar industries, and proven success in leading engineering projects.

What technical skills are essential for this position?

Key skills include structural FEA, CFD or heat transfer analysis, experience with nonlinear FEA of polymer processing or CFD analysis of viscous flows, proficient knowledge of Python, C, C++ and Fortran, and working in a Linux environment with Bash scripting.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What leadership and soft skills are valued for this role?

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience mentoring and training engineering teams, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across the organization are highly valued.