Title: | Tire Design Technician |
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ID: | 1209201840 |
Job Grade: | N06 |
Location : | Tonawanda, NY |
Tire Design Technician – Motorcycle, Passenger Car, Light Truck, Truck and Bus
Reports to: Motorcycle and/or PC/LT/TB Groups
Position Summary: Supports the Tire Design group through participation in plant transfer and new tire development design activities.
Essential Functions/Duties:
- Assist in the Design and development of new Dunlop, Falken and Sumitomo brand tires in support of Sumitomo Rubber USA’s Business Plan.
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Prepare CAD drawings, tire specifications and test requests for new, prototype and transfer tires.
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Manage development and release documentation in accordance with active procedures and standards.
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Communicate with materials and compounds development personnel to develop a general knowledge of tire materials properties and their influences on tire performance.
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Communicate with manufacturing personnel to develop general knowledge of manufacturing process capabilities and limitations, including any development tire build monitoring as required.
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Assist in the management of development product storage and movements.
- Participate in any outdoor vehicle tire testing as required.
- Be cognizant of the importance of the business’s relationships with Sumitomo Rubber USA’s Original Equipment partners, and constantly strive to exceed their expectations.
- Develop knowledge of competitive products and industry innovations.
- Be an active cross-functional team player with adjacent functions including manufacturing and sales and marketing.
- Be committed and promote adherence to all internal and external compliance standards, including TS16949, ISO9001 and ISO14001.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Associates degree, or relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
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AutoCad, Catia V5 or related 3D CAD experience required.
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Proven team-player.
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Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
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Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
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Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
Sumitomo Rubber, USA offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at SumitomoRubberUSA.com
EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans, Sumitomo Rubber, USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.