Test Driver Engineering Akron, OH

Test Driver Engineering

Full Time • Akron, OH
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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Relocation bonus
Experience level: Mid-senior
 Experience required: 4 Years
 Education level: Bachelor’s degree
 Job function: Engineering
 Industry: Automotive
 Compensation: $101,000 - $160,000 
 Total position: 1
 Relocation assistance: Yes
 Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Note: The candidates need to have more than five years of development experience in Original Equipment (OE) with advanced tire manufacturers or previous experience working at an advanced tire maker.

JOB SUMMARY

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

•Manage North America internal vehicle testing primarily Ride and Handling

•Schedule test tracks and obtain quotes through Proving Grounds

•Acquire test vehicles (rent/lease) and wheels (rent or KATC inventory)

•Arrange tire/wheel mounting and shipment to and from Proving Grounds

•Collect test data at Proving Ground, create reports and communicate results

•Manage North America external testing with third party test evaluators

•Manage and schedule snow handling and traction testing

•Collaborate with tire engineers to improve data collection process

•Align with other Kumho test drivers for consistent test procedures and evaluations

•Ability and willingness to travel to proving grounds as programs dictate

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES / EDUCATION

•4-year Bachelors Degree in a technical field

•Prior tire test driver experience for vehicle testing (3+ years)

•Computer (Microsoft Office) skills in data acquisition and analysis.

•Able to work independently as well as in a team.

•Motivated, engaged, communicative and willing to learn new methods and technology in testing.

DESIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES / EDUCATION

•Prior experience with Automotive OEM tire testing

•Working knowledge of tire engineering

•Experience with Tire mounting equipment operation
Compensation: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year




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