Senior Product Development Technician

Requisition ID: 123272 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position 
This position is responsible for supporting Goodyear’s Off-The-Road tire business needs by testing using department tools, procedures, and processes.  
Location: San Angelo Proving Grounds, 11570 N, N US Hwy 277, San Angelo, TX 76905
 

Primary Responsibilities
•    Assist with set-up, completion, and reporting of tire tests.
•    Follow guidance of specific internal, tire industry, and regulatory testing standards in daily work.
•    Support and assist in evaluating tools, equipment, and processes as directed.
•    Learn GPG test capabilities, purpose, and limitations in areas of primary operations.
•    Learn and apply inspection methods, nomenclature, and test processes as directed.
•    Support work within the Team to address test related issues.
•    Participate in and assist with shows, demos, marketing, and testing events
•    Support department in conducting and documenting process improvement, problem solving, Gage R&R, and new test development projects.
•    Adhere to daily schedule and use testing resources as directed.
•    Participate in initiative to foster Safety, Quality, and Values engagement.
 

Required Education and Experience 
•    High School diploma or GED required.

• Associates degree in STEM related field and/or professional certification desired.  

•    4+ years of experience in general industry, manufacturing, or technical with High School Diploma OR 1+ years of experience general industry, manufacturing, or technical with Associate Degree in relevant STEM field.
 

Skills and Abilities
•    Basic critical analysis, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
•    Basic technical understanding (mechanical, electromechanical, automotive systems, metrology, etc.).
•    Basic comprehension of scientific method and test processes.
•    Basic comprehension of statistical design & analysis, cause & effect analysis & manufacturing processes. 
•    Ability to carry out assignments in a logical fashion using existing technology & standardized methods.
•    Good written and verbal communication skills.
•    Basic skills with ability to become proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 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.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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