{"id":2721268,"url":"https://alion.io/job/nokian-tyres-tire-materials-engineer","title":"Tire Materials Engineer","company":{"id":94990,"name":"Nokian Tyres","domain":"nokiantyres.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/nokian-tyres","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Dayton, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":82000,"max_usd":154000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":6333},"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-16T12:40:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-16","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T23:48:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":14,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":14},"description":"Reporting directly to the Senior R&D Manager, the Tire Materials Engineer is responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing new rubber compounds and reinforcement materials, and driving product improvements through material and compound innovations. This role supports manufacturing excellence by ensuring robust, efficient, and sustainable tire production processes.\nResponsibilities\nImplement departmental policies, strategies, and objectives that support Nokian Tyres operational and sustainability goals.\nLead the development, validation, and implementation of raw materials, reinforcement materials, rubber compounds, manufacturing processes, and equipment improvements to ensure product manufacturability, efficiency, and profitability.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to compound development, material performance, manufacturing methods, and process control.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain, to introduce new materials, technologies, and best practices\nEnsure compound and material implementation complies with Nokian Tyres Quality Management System and global standards.\nSupport new product introductions through stable, capable manufacturing processes and robust material performance.\nPromote Lean manufacturing principles and safe work practices consistent with Nokian Tyres values.\nMaintain high product quality, in particular high rubber compound quality, and manufacturing yields while ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to safety standards. Support the implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.\nAnalyze current processes and practices, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.\nShare technical knowledge and best practices with colleagues across the organization.\nProvide technical support and collaboration to other departments as needed.\nLead by example through positive reinforcement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nSkills and Qualifications\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage all levels of the organization.\nDemonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges through in-depth analysis, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving.\nProven leadership skills with the ability to establish challenging objectives and achieve results through collaboration and team engagement.\nStrong problem-solving abilities and a root-cause-analysis mindset.\nWorking knowledge of applied statistics, Design of Experiments (DOE), cause-and-effect analysis, risk assessment methodologies, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).\nStrong understanding of rubber compounding, reinforcement materials, and tire manufacturing processes.\nHigh attention to detail with a focus on prevention-based quality systems.\nExperience with error-proofing methodologies and risk mitigation techniques.\nRequirements\nMinimum of seven (7) years of industrial or manufacturing experience.\nMinimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in the tire industry.\nBachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nAdvanced degree (MBA or M.S.) preferred but not required\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nAbility to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States.\nPhysical Requirements and Demands\nThe physical demands and work environment described below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.\nWhen present in designated production areas, employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include safety-toe footwear, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and other PPE as required by risk assessments or site policies.\nAbility to move throughout office and manufacturing environments, including walking, standing, and occasionally climbing stairs or work platforms.\nAbility to navigate varying walking surfaces, including concrete floors, grated platforms, and industrial stairways.\nAbility to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.\nAbility to use hands and fingers for keyboarding, writing, handling documents, and operating standard office equipment.\nAbility to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nAbility to inspect equipment, processes, and work areas to identify hazards, nonconformances, and operational deviations.\nAbility to recognize safety signals, alarms, and changing workplace conditions and to effectively communicate technical and safety information.\nWork Environment\nThis position is primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility and requires regular presence in production areas.\nWhile in production areas, employees may be exposed to noise, moving machinery, industrial vehicles (e.g., forklifts), and other manufacturing-related hazards.\nTemperatures in production areas may vary seasonally and range from approximately 65°F to 100°F.\nRaw materials used in manufacturing may include oils, rubber compounds, carbon black, and other industrial materials. 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