• Develop appropriate performance requirements in accordance with the new product concept, product plan and market needs
• Determine specific tire design parameters based on required tire performance using general knowledge of tire force properties, tire and vehicle dynamics, and tire uniformity and handling characteristics.
• Contribute to the preparation of the “Product Development Plan” and “Performance Requirements Deployment Chart” to control the product development and design process for the purpose of achieving the required performances
• Relates desired tire characteristics to construction configurations and materials to optimize performance and quality
• Collaborate in the execution of tire structural designs, tread pattern designs, sidewall designs, and profile designs to achieve the required performances. Develop prototypes and evaluate the actual achievements in comparison with the required performances. Re-evaluate the design regarding the unmet performance requirements
• Conduct Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to address and control latent failures
• Evaluate the reasonability of the design methods and the production feasibility used in achieving the performance requirements
• May also lead and conduct the design review meeting
• Identify safety and other regulatory requirements which are applicable to the targeted performances and the destination markets of the tires. Address and incorporate the identified regulatory requirements into the applicable tire/mold design processes toward production
• Develop prototypes by using test and/or production molds, evaluate the achieved performance results in comparison with the performance requirements, prepare planned production specifications and conduct the detailed design completion meeting (DR1 and/or DR-2 Meeting), to enable smooth transition toward production
• Work with multi-disciplinary team to issue a set of finalized specifications as the final output from the Design
• Help prepare Features & Benefits (F&B) to be used as the product data
• Perform technical root cause analysis in connection with applicable market claims; prepare reports and take necessary measures
• Ensure safety, environmental and other regulatory compliances
• Make new technology proposals, prepare technical reports, and make patent proposals in connection with new product development
• Develop and execute activities involving continuous improvement
• Investigate and execute ideas for material-cost reduction
• Gather accurate information on the market trends, and perform planning and investigation for advanced tire technology development
• Prepare and issue SOP’s and “Basic Technology Standards” as needed
• Perform effective communication verbally and in writing as needed
• Support the Production Engineering Division as needed
• Assist marketing and sales department personnel as needed
• Help create training materials to include product description, concept background, features & benefits, technical specifications, testing results, and target vehicle applications.
• Other duties may be assigned
At Toyo Tires, our purpose for everything we do is clear: We make tires people love! Our team of talented professionals embody the company’s five core values, which include: Trust, Learn, Tenacity, Ownership, and Empathy. With passion and persistence (Grit), our team makes tires people love.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
Toyo/Nitto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc values the contribution each employee brings to our organization. The starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job and/or industry. The salary range listed is what we reasonably expect to compensate generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on the specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package along with a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
The salary for this position is $72,522.00 - $108,783.00
Skills Required
- Technical expertise in product planning, development, design, testing, and production preparation
- Knowledge of tire force properties, tire and vehicle dynamics, uniformity and handling characteristics
- Ability to determine tire design parameters and relate tire characteristics to construction and materials
- Experience developing prototypes using test and production molds and evaluating performance
- Experience conducting Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
- Ability to prepare Product Development Plans and Performance Requirements Deployment Charts
- Experience evaluating production feasibility and preparing production specifications; leading design review meetings (DR1/DR2)
- Knowledge of applicable safety and regulatory requirements for target markets and ensuring compliance
- Technical root cause analysis skills and ability to prepare reports and corrective measures
- Experience preparing SOPs and Basic Technology Standards
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with production engineering, marketing, and sales
- Strong written and verbal communication, continuous improvement, and material-cost reduction initiatives
What We Do
Toyo Tire Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of automotive tires for passenger vehicles, light trucks, trucks, and buses. The company's activities include producing tires and developing automotive parts such as anti-vibration rubber. It also sells automobile components, thermal insulation, and waterproofing materials, operating manufacturing facilities in Japan, the US, China, and Malaysia.
