Quality Engineer Associate (Equipment)

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

As a Quality Engineer Associate (Equipment), you will play a key role in maintaining equipments (curing and basic building) for New Product Industrialization activities.

This role offers a strong opportunity to grow your expertise in quality processes specific to New Product Industrialization while contributing to a supportive and forward-thinking team.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and support inventory tracking processes.

• Coordinate new and existing mold transportation and perform necessary checks.

• Management of external contractor relationships for mold maintenance and equipment-related orders.

• Download and review corporate equipment specifications, coordinate within the EFLTC system, and maintain clear communication with relevant stakeholders.

• Support and monitor the equipment-related budget.

• Follow defined processes to ensure all new products and equipment are received, developed, tested, and released in line with Goodyear requirements.

• Monitor new tire performance after release, proactively addressing quality matters and supporting production in resolving equipment-related waste issues.

• Contribute to customer satisfaction by ensuring consistent quality and responsive support.

• Participate in Focused Improvement (FI) projects to drive cost-saving initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

• Minimum 2 years of experience in New Product Industrialization or Product Development Equipment processes within the automotive industry

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on troubleshooting experience

• Solid knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, Six Sigma, SPC, 8D, Fishbone, etc.)

• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP knowledge is an advantage

• Experience in project planning, coordination, and cross-functional collaboration

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) with strong interpersonal and communication skills

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 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. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

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