R&D DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

R&D Engineer:
Design of Advanced Modules and Prototypes for next generation Consumer tyre products.

Job Purpose
You will develop New and Innovative Prototype of Tires (Champions) for Original Equipment applications as combination of New Technologies - in Tires Case, Crown and Pattern area - with New Constructions for BSEMEA products in a Cross Functional Team with other TCE functions as well as within West & Global working environment, leveraging on Design Thinking and Virtual development tools and methodology.

Responsibilities
Develop new Mold and construction by combination of NTs, jointly with NT development functions (in EMEA and in other poles) to meet Next Gen. Products targets (both REP and OE perspectives.)
Work Cross functionally within R&D and Business Units and other technical poles engaging teams on customer driven journeys to design with a BOSS driven focus
Prepare appropriate documentation for projects and participate in Technical Meetings with stakeholders.
Use of Design Thinking and Virtual development tools to ensure robust and lean development.
Cooperate with all R&D functions in the EMEA Technical Center as well as the Technical Centers in Japan and US. and in other Quality functions, Manufacturing and Product Planning functions
Interact with Head Quarter Sales and Marketing Teams

Qualifications & Experience Required
Education, Master, other certification:
~ Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering and similar.

Experience (years):
Previous experience in technical roles within tire and materials design appreciated.
Technical skills
Learning and Change Agility
Computer: MS Office, strong background in CREO, understanding/experience of FEM methodology preferably Abaqus and Hypermesh.

Languages Skills:
Fluency in written and spoken English
Soft/Behavioral Skills:
Ownership and End-to-End vision to investigate risks and engage all the necessary functions.
Robust planning and adaptability to adjust the approach to the assigned programs
Innovation oriented mindset both in terms of technical solutions for products and for working process enhancement.

Analytical skill, Logic Thinking, Problem solving and strong mechanism understanding mindset.
Curiosity, think-out-of-the-box mindset, willingness to learn from new and unprecedented technical challenges.