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Requisition ID: 119107 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the position: 

The Quality Engineer - Entry conducts research, analysis, and experimentation on compounds and raw materials, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities: 

• Develops and modifies formulas, processes, and methods for solution of technical problems

• Monitors the quality of rubber compounds, calendered components, and raw material

• Conducts processing trials at mixers, extruders, calenders, tire building machines, or curing presses

• Conducts evaluations of new raw materials

• Suggests and/or implements new processes to improve manufacturing operations

• Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests

• Assists in finding and implementing solutions for tire conditions

 
To join our team, you will need:
 
Education:

Bachelors degree in Science/Technology/Engineering/Math.

Experience:

• 0 or more years experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systematic problem solving tools and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to understand and troubleshoot equipment and process problems
• Rubber & plastic processing or compounding experience preferred
• Mixing / Tire experience preffered 
• Manufacturing environment familiarity preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Demonstrate a positive attitude.  Actively participate in meetings, in a supporting role.  

• Initiate open dialogue with peers and leadership  on areas of concern.  Select best means of communication.  

• Provide compelling technical direction and logical conclusions within the function, both written and oral.

• Complete work on time with appropriate quality. Take responsibility for own performance and results. 

• Plan daily work to ensure effective performance. Actively participate in change and organizational awareness. Participate in mentoring as mentee.  

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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.

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