Staff Engineer, Compound Processing Technology (Akron)

Requisition ID: 125913 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

Primary Purpose

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company currently has an opening in the Global Materials Science organization for a Staff Engineer, on the Compound Processing Technology team, at its corporate Headquarters Innovation Center in Akron, Ohio. 

The objective for this exciting position is to plan and conduct hands-on research uncovering scientific fundamentals of rubber compound processing and then directly apply the results in practical processes at the production scale. Key technologies include compound mixing, extrusion, calendaring, and tire curing.

The Compound Processing Technology team is made up of individuals with processing expertise who are responsible to conduct fundamental research, coordinate knowledge management, and develop and implement standards with respect to compound processing, globally.  Cross-functional collaboration with other teams and departments is critical in project execution, working together with teammates in Luxembourg, as well as Quality, Engineering, Product Lifecycle Optimization, Compound Development, and Manufacturing.

Some travel may be required (~15%), when conducting experiments at plant-scale or assisting in implementation of new process or material technology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of new technology with current department
• Contribute to manufacture of quality products and processes
• Develop and define project goals to meet specific business needs
• Translate product needs to experimental data or design parameters
• Work in a team environment towards bringing new product technologies to market

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, required
• Master’s or PhD Degree in a relevant field ia advantageous
• 3+ years’ experience in related field

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Practical understanding of science and technology in the appropriate discipline
• Proficiency in statistical design and analysis; cause and effect analysis and risk analysis
• Ability to carry out assignments in a logical fashion using existing technology and standardized method
• Basic organization, communication, and experimentation skills

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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