Senior Engineer, Compound Processing Technology (Akron)

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company currently has an opening in the Global Materials Science organization for a Senior Engineer, on the Compound Processing Technology team, at its corporate Headquarters Innovation Center in Akron, Ohio.

The objective for this exciting position is to plan and conduct hands-on research uncovering scientific fundamentals of rubber compound processing and then directly apply the results in practical processes at the production scale. Key technologies include compound mixing, extrusion, calendaring, and tire curing.

The Compound Processing Technology team is made up of individuals with processing expertise who are responsible to conduct fundamental research, coordinate knowledge management, and develop and implement standards with respect to compound processing, globally. Cross-functional collaboration with other teams and departments is critical in project execution, working together with teammates in Luxembourg, as well as Quality, Engineering, Product Lifecycle Optimization, Compound Development, and Manufacturing.

Some travel may be required (~15%), when conducting experiments at plant-scale or assisting in implementation of new process or material technology.

What You'll Do :

Lead implementation of new technology with current department

Contribute to manufacture of quality products and processes

Develop and define project goals to meet specific business needs

Translate product needs to experimental data or design parameters

Work in a team environment towards bringing new product technologies to market

What We're Looking For :

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, required

Master's or PhD Degree in a relevant field ia advantageous

3+ years' experience in related field

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in the Tire Industry

What Will Set You Apart :

Practical understanding of science and technology in the appropriate discipline

Proficiency in statistical design and analysis; cause and effect analysis and risk analysis

Ability to carry out assignments in a logical fashion using existing technology and standardized method

Basic organization, communication, and experimentation skills

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 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 .

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