Senior compound engineer Akron Ohio
Senior compound engineer Akron Ohio
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Experience level: Midsenior Experience required: 7 Years Education level: Bachelors degree Job function: Engineering Industry: Automotive Compensation: $101000 $160000 Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Yes Visa sponsorship eligibility: NoDUTIES/RESPONSIBIOLITIESDevelop new tire compounds to meet the optimal performance required for customer approvals.Maintain and enhance performance of existing tire compounds to meet customer expectations.Design laboratory studies to evaluate new compound technologies.Seek out new materials technologies.Perform forensic analysis on both new and tested products.Work closely with development engineers on all OEM and Replacement projects concerning compound selections and performance expectations.Travel to plants to assist in new compound development and processing studies as required.Communicate directly with other company R&D centers as required.REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIESThe ability to work with crossfunctional and international teams is a must.Knowledge of plantrelated activities concerning compound mixing extrusion calendaring tire building and curing processes is a must.The ability to work directly with plant compound specialists production teams and process engineers is a must.Experience and knowledge concerning polymers fillers and reinforcements is a must.A strong understanding of sustainability efforts in the tire industry is requiredDomestic and international travel is required. A current passport is required.Lean Quality and On Time Delivery approach Skills and experience are required.Selfmanaged dynamic and willing to make the extra effort to push for success is required.Knowledge of regulatory issues concerning materials and tires is strongly desirable.Proficiency in the statistical design of experiments is preferred.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBS MS or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or ChemistryKnowledge of tire design and/or standards are required.Knowledge of OE product development is required.Exposure to OE plant development and having a broad base of knowledge in compounding science.515 years experience in OEM compound development.DEPARTMENT: Kumho Akron Technical CenterREPORTS TO: Materials Group ManagerSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:No direct supervisory responsibilities
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