Tire Specification Systems Technician

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company•Akron, OH

About The Position

As part of the Global Tech Process Excellence Master Data Team, this role will manage the tire Spec release and change processes in SAP. This includes both the Goodyear (TP0) and Cooper (RP1) systems. This role will work with Product Development, Government Compliance, Quality, Manufacturing, and Production Planning, to ensure tire specifications are completed in an efficient and error-free manner.

Requirements

3+ years of tire design or tire manufacturing experience required.
Experience with Goodyear and Cooper SAP Tire Specifications system (TP0, RP1)
Good knowledge of Tire Certifications and Government Regulations
Experience working on a global team and global processes

Nice To Haves

Candidate should enjoy working with both Tire Engineering and IT systems
IT background or experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Complete Spec Change Control (SCC) tasks for new Product creation
Create Product Codes (material number) in RP1 SAP system
Create master BOM spec numbers for Development and Production tires in RP1 SAP system
Create Product UPC codes for Cooper Branded Products, and maintain alignment between Goodyear and Cooper SAP (AP0 / RP1).
Maintain and refine the SCC networks and signoff procedures. Update for improved efficiency and global alignment.
Assist Tire Plant associates with troubleshooting and resolving SAP spec issues, particularly legacy Cooper Plants operating on RP1 and other legacy Cooper systems.
Train and support the North America and Latin America Product Development teams on SAP tire spec systems and processes.
Collaborate with IT developers on defining, testing and implementing changes to the Spec systems.
Maintain documentation of data process flow, operating procedures, and system functionalities, including Cooper RP1 system and processes.
Ensure fellow team members are cross trained on Cooper system tasks