Tire Development Engineer - Global Product Team (deputy during 6 months parental leave)

As a Tire Development Engineer II within the Global Product Team, you will be responsible for the industrialization and introduction of new tire articles into worldwide production plants. You will ensure timely and flawless launches across different regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC) while supporting continuous improvement, quality, and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end introduction of new tire articles according to defined launch plans, size ranges, and timelines
• Ensure timely Release Notices (RN) and Start of Production (SOP) in cooperation with global production plants
• Coordinate experimental tire orders (ETO), validate plant readiness, and manage deviations
• Collaborate closely with Platform Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Launch Management, and regional teams
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and global legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. UTQG, INMETRO, NOM)
• Support scrap reduction, compound strategy changes, CVG (cross-value generation) initiatives, and article re-introductions
• Drive continuous improvement of article introduction and maintenance processes
• Contribute to audit readiness and quality management according to established systems (PoMS)
• The position is based in Puchov; proficiency in Slovak is required

Education & Background

• University degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science)
• Professional Experience
• Experience in product development, industrialization, or manufacturing, preferably in the automotive or tire industry
• Hands-on experience with project- or process-based work in an international environment is an advantage

Technical & Professional Skills

• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Tire construction and specifications (CTDs, design guides)
  • Tire manufacturing / tire building processes
  • Release (RN) and industrialization processes
• Basic to advanced knowledge of:
  • Manufacturing and processing fundamentals
  • Materials, compounds, and tire mechanics
  • FMEA and quality-related methods
  • Tire test methods and applications
• Strong understanding of global legal and regulatory tire requirements
• Language & Soft Skills
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of ownership, quality orientation, and result focus
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in cross-functional, international teams
• Structured, reliable, and proactive working style

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