Development Engineer I

Summary

The Development Engineer I requires knowledge of general engineering principles to develop a capability in tire design and analysis. The Development Engineer is responsible for learning the various phases of tire development including the design of experiments, testing and analysis of results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic projects including benchmarking, product enhancement and line expansions.
• Follow and implement already developed project plans.
• Track project expenses versus an existing budget.
• Check mold drawings and assure adherence to design standards.
• Set up experimental designs to meet performance targets with assistance.
• Work with tire manufacturing groups to build and verify experimental tire builds.
• Generate test requests, oversee tire testing and summarize test results.
• Issue development project interim and final reports.  Present results to management and other internal departments.
• Perform required internal and external testing to certify products into production.
• Participate in regular department meetings.  Conduct regular design reviews on assigned projects.

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical, analytic and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of engineering software tools such as 3D CAD programs, Matlab, statistical software and Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 0-3 years’ experience required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods of time while working on a computer.
• Ability to repeat motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Occasionally work indoors in a warehouse environment where temperature regulation may be inconsistent, and where there is exposure to noise, and machinery.
• Employees must possess the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull and move materials and objects weighing up to 40 pounds.