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Are you passionate about digital innovation and data-driven engineering? As a Senior Virtual Product Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of Goodyear’s Virtual Tire Development (VTD) process—leveraging cutting-edge tools and analytics to shape the future of consumer tire design.

You’ll serve as a technical expert and coach, guiding cross-functional teams through the VTD methodology and driving continuous improvement in virtual design capabilities. This is a high-impact role where your insights and leadership will directly influence product performance and development efficiency.

This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving technical challenges, and is passionate about bringing new concepts to life

What You’ll Do

+ Lead Virtual Tire Development Projects: Apply VTD tools and strategies to develop tires that meet or exceedcustomer expectationsand performance targets.

+ Translate Customer Needs: Collaborate to define tire characteristic target zones using performance quantification techniques.

+ Champion Data-Driven Design: Use advanced machine learning and FEA tools to extract insights and support decision-making.

+ Coach & Educate: Promote VTD methodology across teams, providing training and technical support.

+ Drive Innovation: Identify capability gaps and lead initiatives to enhance tools and processes.

+ Improve Efficiency: Document lessons learned, escalate technical challenges, and prioritize improvements.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).

6+ years of relevant experience in product development or engineering.

Technical Skills:

+ Structural FEA,CFDor heat transfer analysis.

+ Computer Science (e.g.machine learning, data architecture, data management, programming, “big data” technologies).

+ Data Analysis skills such aswriting SQL queries in AWS, Visualizations with Tableau and data analysisin JMP

+ Proficient knowledge and usage of programming languages such as Python, C,C++and Fortran.

+ Expertisein CAD for complex geometries.

+ Strong analytical skills and experience in solving engineering problems.

+ Familiarity with product development cycles and experimental design.

What Will Set You Apart:

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Experience mentoring and training engineering teams.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the organization.

Additional Details:

+ **Relocation Available:** No

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