Automotive Engineer - OEM Tire Testing
Automotive Engineer - OEM Tire Testing
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Job Description
Position: Automotive Engineer Tire Testing
TrisianGlobal Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Automotive Engineer with a strong background managing and executing tire vehicle testing within North America.
Core Requirements/Must Haves:
- 5 years of development experience in Original Equipment (OE)
- Experience with advanced tire manufacturers
- OnSite Position in Akron OH
- Vehicle Testing Experience with tire vehicle testing including ride and handling.
- Data Collection Ability to collect analyze and report test data accurately.
- Scheduling & Coordination Skilled in scheduling test tracks managing logistics and obtaining quotes.
- Vehicle Operation Proficient in driving various test vehicles and handling tire/wheel mounting.
- Technical Knowledge Basic understanding of tire engineering and testing methodologies.
- Report Creation Ability to create detailed clear and accurate test reports.
- Collaboration Experience working with engineers test drivers and thirdparty evaluators.
- ProblemSolving Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to testing processes or logistics.
- Travel Flexibility Willingness to travel to proving grounds and test sites as required by programs.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage North America internal vehicle testing primarily Ride and Handling
- Schedule test tracks and obtain quotes through Proving Grounds
- Acquire test vehicles (rent/lease) and wheels
- Arrange tire/wheel mounting and shipment to and from Proving Grounds
- Collect test data at Proving Ground create reports and communicate results
- Manage North America external testing with third party test evaluators
- Manage and schedule snow handling and traction testing
- Collaborate with tire engineers to improve data collection process
- Align with other test drivers for consistent test procedures and evaluations
- Ability and willingness to travel to proving grounds as programs dictate
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES / EDUCATION
- 4year Bachelors Degree in a technical field/Engineering
- Prior tire test driver experience for vehicle testing 5 years)
- Computer (Microsoft Office) skills in data acquisition and analysis.
- Able to work independently as well as in a team
- Motivated engaged communicative and willing to learn new methods and technology in testing
- Prior experience with Automotive OEM tire testing
- Working knowledge of tire engineering
- Experience with Tire mounting equipment operation
If you post this job on a job board please do not use company name or salary. Experience level: Midsenior Experience required: 4 Years Education level: Bachelors degree Job function: Engineering Industry: Automotive Compensation: $101000 $160000 Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Yes
Note: The candidates need to have more than five years of development experience in Original Equipment (OE) with advanced tire manufacturers or previous experience working at an advanced tire maker.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for managing and executing tire vehicle testing within North America for Kumho America Technical Center (KATC). This includes scheduling obtaining quotes acquiring test vehicles and wheels ordering necessary benchmark tires collecting test data creating official test reports and communicating results back to the requested tire engineer. Ability and willingness to travel within North America to test sites as programs dictate. Working with other KATC test drivers as well as other OEM test drivers to correlate testing procedures and evaluations. Collaborate with KATC tire engineers to continuously improve data collection process. Communicate with KATC warehouse technician to assist with shipping desired tires and or wheels.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage North America internal vehicle testing primarily Ride and Handling
Schedule test tracks and obtain quotes through Proving Grounds
Acquire test vehicles (rent/lease) and wheels (rent or KATC inventory)
Arrange tire/wheel mounting and shipment to and from Proving Grounds
Collect test data at Proving Ground create reports and communicate results
Manage North America external testing with third party test evaluators
Manage and schedule snow handling and traction testing
Collaborate with tire engineers to improve data collection process
Align with other Kumho test drivers for consistent test procedures and evaluations
Ability and willingness to travel to proving grounds as programs dictate
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES / EDUCATION
4year Bachelors Degree in a technical field
Prior tire test driver experience for vehicle testing 3 years)
Computer (Microsoft Office) skills in data acquisition and analysis.
Able to work independently as well as in a team.
Motivated engaged communicative and willing to learn new methods and technology in testing.
DESIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES / EDUCATION
Prior experience with Automotive OEM tire testing
Working knowledge of tire engineering
Experience with Tire mounting equipment operation
Employment Type
Full Time
