Job description.
About the Client
Our client, a leading specialty tire producer, is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join their team as a Senior R&D Manager. With a strong presence in over 50 countries and a focus on high-performance tires for Agriculture, Material Handling, and Construction vehicles, our client has been at the forefront of tire manufacturing since 2002.
About the Role
*Open to travel often to Sri Lanka or relocation can be provided
Please note that MCG Talent can only respond to those candidates that we feel meet the criteria laid out by our client.
Our client, a leading specialty tire producer, is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join their team as a Senior R&D Manager. With a strong presence in over 50 countries and a focus on high-performance tires for Agriculture, Material Handling, and Construction vehicles, our client has been at the forefront of tire manufacturing since 2002.
About the Role
- Oversee R&D, NPD, and technical and customer complaint management
- Coordinate with Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, and Procurement to collect VOC (Voice of Customer) and define customer requirements
- Design and develop compounds and materials for various applications
- Ensure smooth introduction of new sizes in pilot production and reduce NPD cost
- Conduct benchmark analysis and develop cost-effective and market-leading product designs
- Conduct process feasibility studies and implement DFMEA
- Collaborate on cavity dimensions and carcass structure for mold design
- Analyze and optimize tread pattern designs through simulation
- Re-engineer existing products to enhance competitiveness
- Drive project expansion by finalizing new machine specifications and increasing machine output
- Foster innovation for next-generation tires to penetrate niche markets and expand the current market
- Validate and approve Tire Engineering Specifications
- Conduct field visits to study product performance
- Strategic planning, budget preparation, and regular reporting
- 15-20 years of hands-on experience in the pneumatic specialty tire industry (Agri, Industrial & Trucks)
- BS Degree in Engineering
- Strong knowledge of compound technology, tire engineering, and heat engineering
- Familiarity with product applications and market trends
- Understanding of VOC and converting it into customer requirements
- Knowledge of tire standards (ETRTO, JATMA, T&RA, ISO, etc.)
- Proficiency in tire engineering, including pattern design and simulation
- Understanding of tire homologation processes
- Knowledge of tire manufacturing processes and compounding
- Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA
- Familiarity with advanced tire testing methodologies (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Strong management and leadership skills with technical proficiency
*Open to travel often to Sri Lanka or relocation can be provided
Please note that MCG Talent can only respond to those candidates that we feel meet the criteria laid out by our client.
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