Test Driver - Engineering
Test Driver - Engineering
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20-12-2024
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Job Description
Summary
The Test Driver Engineering role involves managing and executing tire and vehicle testing primarily focused on ride and handling across North America. Key responsibilities include:
- Test Management: Scheduling and overseeing tire vehicle tests at various proving grounds including obtaining quotes acquiring test vehicles and tires and coordinating logistics.
- Data Collection & Reporting: Collecting test data creating detailed reports and communicating results to the tire engineers for analysis and feedback.
- Collaboration & Coordination: Working closely with other test drivers tire engineers and thirdparty test evaluators to ensure consistency in testing procedures as well as improving data collection methods.
- Logistical Support: Managing tire and wheel shipping mounting and coordination with KATC warehouse technicians.
- Travel: Willingness to travel to various test sites across North America as required by the testing programs.
This role requires strong organizational data analysis and communication skills with a focus on ensuring effective tire testing and collaboration with multiple teams.
Qualifications
1. Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor s Degree in a relevant technical field such as Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or a similar discipline. (4 years required)
2. Experience:
- Prior TestDriving Experience: At least 3 years of experience in vehicle testing specifically in tire testing or ride and handling evaluations ideally with exposure to automotive OEMs or related industries.
- Experience with Tire Testing: Prior experience in testing tires including knowledge of test procedures tire performance metrics and tire evaluation protocols.
- Experience with Test Vehicles: Familiarity with acquiring renting or leasing test vehicles and wheels and managing logistics related to vehicle and equipment coordination.
- Thirdparty Test Evaluation Experience: Experience in managing or coordinating testing activities with thirdparty test evaluators or thirdparty testing organizations.
3. Technical Skills:
- Data Collection and Analysis: Proficiency in collecting analyzing and reporting test data especially related to ride and handling evaluations.
- Computer Skills: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) for creating reports analyzing test data and generating presentations.
- Tire Mounting and Shipping Knowledge: Familiarity with tire/wheel mounting equipment and the logistics of shipping tires and wheels for testing purposes.
4. Soft Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams (engineers warehouse staff test drivers) and external parties (thirdparty test evaluators).
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail in collecting test data and ensuring the accuracy of reports.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks schedules and logistical details for various testing programs.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with other test drivers tire engineers and crossfunctional teams to align on testing procedures and improve data collection processes.
- ProblemSolving Abilities: Ability to identify issues in the testing process and recommend improvements to ensure efficient and accurate evaluations.
5. Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to Travel: Must be willing and able to travel to various proving grounds and testing locations across North America as needed which may include remote areas or extended travel periods.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to endure long hours on test tracks and handle physically demanding aspects of tire testing and vehicle operation.
- Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety procedures related to vehicle testing and operating at proving grounds.
These qualifications emphasize a combination of technical knowledge in tire testing strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to travel and work independently or as part of a team.
technical engineering,computer skills (windows),group building,communication skills,equipment testing,problem solving,data collection,analytic problem solving
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
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