This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing process and product quality by applying appropriate Goodyear standards and procedures to solve problems. The incumbent seeks solutions to technical problems, conducts work on assigned tasks & exhibits a significant level of knowledge and expertise.

Responsibilities:

-Support new product industrialization as assigned to meet company quality standards and KPIs.

-Utilize and apply understanding of Customer requirements relevant to multiple process areas.

-Represent quality team in process councils, link with region, design team and plant to ensure smooth technology introduction

- Lead the application of technical solutions to meet product and process requirements. Acknowledged content expert, teaching others and developing new approaches to achieve requirements. Network with other technical experts to improve processes and solve problems.

- Accountable to drive product and process improvements within relevant quality guidelines and standards using appropriate quality engineering tools. Drive process improvements cross-functionally, leveraging synergies across the organization.

- Ensure the use of current and new technology and standards in performing assigned tasks, as well as supporting innovative methods and technologies to improve.

- Apply expertise to anticipate problems and develop solutions with appropriate tools and methods that deliver defined objectives which meet business needs. Disseminate techniques to anticipate and mitigate risks.

Required experience and skill/knowledge:

•7 or more years' experience in New Product industrialization (at plant or regional level) and / or Tire design is a must (or equivalent plant / R&D experience)

•Exposure to Plant / manufacturing highly preferred

•Demonstrated ability to teach and apply systematic problem-solving tools and techniques

•Demonstrated ability to teach and apply new tools and techniques to improve existing processes

•Instill positive attitudes on peers. Provide constructive feedback. Plan and lead meetings. Give clear and concise technical guidance.

•Actively solicit opportunities for leadership. Cooperate with other teams to meet objectives. Influence others. Drive positive change. Incorporate lessons learned into effective strategies. Confront and address risk for self/others. Apply global communication skills.

•Represent Goodyear in outside meetings. Participate in mentoring.

•Ability to travel regularly to Asia Pacific region

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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