Development Engineer I

Yokohama Tire•Cornelius, NC

About The Position

The Development Engineer I applies general engineering principles while developing capability in tire design and analysis. The role involves learning the phases of tire development, including design of experiments, testing, and analysis of results. The engineer conducts basic development projects, supports experimental tire builds and testing, and communicates project findings through reports and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum of 0–3 years of experience.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with engineering software tools such as 3D CAD programs, Matlab, statistical software, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Conduct basic projects, including benchmarking, product enhancement, and line expansions.
Follow and implement existing project plans.
Track project expenses against an existing budget.
Check mold drawings and ensure adherence to design standards.
Set up experimental designs to meet performance targets with assistance.
Work with tire manufacturing groups to build and verify experimental tires.
Generate test requests, oversee tire testing, and summarize test results.
Issue interim and final development project reports.
Present results to management and other internal departments.
Perform required internal and external testing to certify products for production.
Participate in regular department meetings.
Conduct regular design reviews on assigned projects.