Validation Engineer (Entry/Experienced) FTW
Core
Prepare new tire designs for mass production in manufacturing facilities using simulations, testing, and prototyping methods to ensure tire performance while minimizing impact to plant productivity and costs.
Role type
Product Industrialization Engineer (Entry/Experienced)
Builds
Tire models and manufacturing specifications for passenger and light truck tires
Domain
Automotive / Tire Manufacturing
Required skills
Root cause analysis, risk management, manufacturing process improvement, technical support for factory lifecycle, CAD applications, precision measurement (1mm/0.1mm), cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, product design, testing, start-up, or production experience
Technologies
CAD (Computer Aided Drawing), multiple computer systems/applications
Responsibilities
Co-develop tire models with a worldwide collaborative team to define manufacturing specifications; Identify and manage risks for meeting quality, timing, and cost targets; Conduct root cause analysis and develop actions to resolve manufacturing and design issues; Provide technical support to the factory throughout the tire's life cycle; Continuously improve the tire design process through the creation and deployment of new/updated tools and work methods
Seniority
Entry/Experienced, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-2026034367-validation-engineer-entryexperienced-ftw-at-michelinhr)