Tire Design Engineer
GITI TIRE USA LTD•Richburg, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Tire Design Engineer supports the development of new tires through learning and applying foundational principles of tire construction, performance, and manufacturing. This entry-level role is designed for recent engineering graduates or those with minimal industry experience and provides mentorship, training, and hands-on exposure to design tools, test facilities, and manufacturing processes. The engineer will contribute to development projects while gaining a deep understanding of how tires are designed, tested, and produced.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (entry-level, training-focused role)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools (CATIA preferred)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity to cultural differences in global environments
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CATIA or other design software
- Exposure to tire industry or automotive engineering through internships or coursework
- Project coordination or data analysis experience
Responsibilities
- Learn tire construction and how performance relates to design components such as pattern, cavity, and compound
- Conduct engineering analyses including bead strength, cord load, drum set calculations, and performance estimations
- Gain proficiency in PDM (Product Data Management) systems for tire specification
- Perform section analysis measurements and specification reconciliation
- Support and monitor experimental tire builds; prepare documentation for review meetings
- Develop and manage test programs, including monitoring and reporting test results
- Learn and apply predictive modeling and simulation methods
- Travel to test sites to observe testing processes, gather data, and generate reports
- Receive training in CATIA CAD to create tire cavity and tread detail drawings
- Manufacturing on site requiring oversight of experimental tire builds
- Perform other engineering tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
