Tire Lab Engineer

Position Duties:

• Develop and implement test plans including report writing for validation of tire designs
• Design, review and update operational test procedures to ensure maximum facility and operational efficiencies.
• Develop and implement new test procedures that are correlated to real world customer usage.
• Ensure that all facilities and test equipment are properly maintained to conduct high quality testing.
• Verify quality of test data by applying statistical methods.
• Work with D&R Engineers to develop test plans to maximize the utilization tires and facilities.
• Develop and implement maintenance and calibration procedures to ensure all test equipment is functioning properly.
• Perform basic test automation functions such as test automation setup and execution.
• Lead in the development of new equipment specifications to ensure that any new equipment meets all testing requirements.

• Collaborate with design engineers to continuously improve custom machinery/process equipment for reliability & uptime to ensure continuous improvement in the facilities department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 1+ years of experience in a tire test environment.
• 1+ years of experience in researching tire requirements and creating, updating, interpreting test procedures used in a test lab.
• Strong MS Office suite and computer skills to create and publish test instructions, logs and reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied understanding of Measurement Uncertainty, Equipment Calibration, Data Acquisition, Control Systems Fundamentals, SPC, QOS, FMEA, G8D and 6-Sigma skill set or certification
• Demonstrated experience leading capital improvement projects ($100k minimum)

• Ability to develop business cases and presentations to upper management
• Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills
• Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.