Manufacturing Process Modeling Engineer Job Listing at Goodyear in Akron, OH

Automotive / Transport, Chemicals

Manufacturing Process Modeling Engineer



Description
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking qualified individuals to join the Simulation Technology Department at its Innovation Center in Akron, Ohio.

Requirements
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Bachelors degree in polymer engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline; Masters/PhD degree strongly preferred

* Minimum 3 years of experience with solving technology/manufacturing related issues utilizing non-linear FEA modeling (preferably related to polymers or rubber products)

* Good communication skills (both oral and technical writing) and demonstrated leadership skills

* Ability to work in a team environment in a project matrix organization

* Knowledge of rubber rheological and mechanical properties; experience with experimental procedures and model validation preferred

* Knowledge of statistical and data mining methods (DoE, NN, SOM, Classification trees, etc.) preferred

* Knowledge of tire construction and tire manufacturing process preferred

Tasks
* Assist in the development of new concepts. Lead implementation of new technology.
* Translates product needs to experimental data or design parameters.
* Contribute to manufacture of quality products and processes. Work with teams and product groups to bring technology to market.
* Develop and define project goals to meet specific business needs.
* Communicate written/verbal information or data to other associates.
* Model processes of rubber mixing, extrusion, heat transfer and rubber curing
* Through FEA simulations develop understanding and predict how tire manufacturing processes impact product performance
* Develop analytical solutions to simplified problems to provide insights and verify simulations results
* Collaborate with application engineers to validate developed models and processes
* Streamline developed modeling procedures, conduct parametric and/or optimization studies, and establish design and operating guidelines or recommendations
Type Full-time
Business Line RDE&Q
Location OH, Akron