R&D Engineer

Kumho Tire of Georgia • Macon, GA

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About The Position

Kumho Tire Georgia is seeking a Research & Development Engineer to support prototype tire development, Original Equipment (OE/OEM) tire testing, product validation, quality inspections, and technical coordination. The role works closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and R&D teams in the United States and South Korea to ensure tire products meet technical specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.

The Tire Testing & Development Engineer coordinates prototype and OEM tire production, testing, inspection, and technical documentation across product development and validation. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering specifications, analyzing test results, coordinating inspections, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting communication between manufacturing operations and international R&D facilities.

The position also supports automotive quality-system activities, customer quality audits, corrective actions, product requalification, and test-tire logistics, including identification, traceability, packing, and shipping documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a science-related field.
• Ability to review engineering specifications, technical documents, and product testing requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate test results and identify potential quality concerns.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, testing schedules, and technical requirements simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive manufacturing, product testing, engineering, quality assurance, or product development.
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems and Core Tools, including FMEA, Control Plans, and APQP.
• Experience supporting automotive manufacturer (OEM) audits.
• Bilingual Korean/English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prototype tire production, OEM tire testing, inspections, and product validation activities with Production, Quality Assurance, and R&D teams.
• Review technical specifications, engineering requirements, and testing procedures to ensure products meet established standards.
• Coordinate tire testing schedules and test requests.
• Analyze tire testing results, identify potential quality concerns, and communicate findings to appropriate teams.
• Maintain test data, engineering reports, technical documentation, and product testing records; track specification changes and revision histories.
• Support product development and testing requirements for new and existing tire products.
• Coordinate tire selection and preparation for testing and inspection activities.
• Arrange visual inspections, X-ray inspections, and shearography testing; track results, document findings, and follow up on quality concerns.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering to investigate testing failures and product quality issues.
• Support corrective actions and product requalification when required.
• Maintain product identification and traceability throughout testing and inspection.
• Maintain and update PFMEA documentation, Control Plans, manufacturing process procedures, foam process specifications, and related FMEA documentation.
• Support APQP activities and applicable automotive quality requirements.
• Support customer quality audits and automotive manufacturer requirements.
• Assist with corrective-action, product-validation, and requalification documentation.
• Communicate with Korean R&D centers and external testing facilities about specifications, testing requirements, schedules, and results.
• Coordinate testing activities and project updates across departments; monitor schedules and follow up to support timely project completion.
• Manage test-tire shipments, including product identification, traceability, packing, labeling, and shipping documentation.
• Maintain organized records of testing activities, shipment information, and technical communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level