Manufactuing / Senior Technical Specialist Job in Akron, Ohio US
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies, with operations in most regions of the world. Together with its U.S. and international subsidiaries and joint ventures, Goodyear develops, manufactures, markets and sells tires for most applications. It also manufactures and sells rubber-related chemicals for various applications.
- Minimum - High School diploma and specific work experience in the area of the open position. Preferred - Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum five years related technical experience.
- Expert understanding of and ability to apply engineering principles, concepts, and techniques.
- Expertise in the operation and application of relevant tools and systems.
- Strong leadership and project management skills and the ability to influence others.
- Evaluate existing / develop new products, processes, utilizing advanced data interpretation methods, which meet internal and external customer requirements.
- Contribute to manufacture of quality products and processes.
- Advise others regarding known products and processes.
- Translate product needs to experimental data or design parameters.
- Work with teams and product groups to bring technology to market.
- Provide authoritative and decision making responsibility.
- Train new engineers.
- Drive in the development of new concepts.
- Assess alternate technology options if applicable.
- Transfer and implement new technology from other areas.
- Lead implementation of new technology within current department.
- Manage multi-discipline and complex project work.
- Develop and define project goals to meet specific business needs.
- Solve problems with unknown causes, may or may not have precedents.
- Communicate written/verbal information or data to other associates.
- Obtain required training and skill development for position specific skills and personal development.
- Distribute and maintain adequate work load for each member of a team.
- Conduct and / or propose training to ensure all team members have adequate knowledge to perform required tasks, where applicable.
- Represent organization on a cross-functional Team.
The Goodyear Tire Rubber Company is a Equal Opportunity Employer