Tireand Wheel Design Release Engineer

Job : a_YELTGLvu_tEU=Job Code: 1516

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI, 48321, United States Salary: USD 50.91 (Hourly)
Contact:
Abdul Rahman Contact Email:

Job Description:

The Tire and Wheel Design Release Engineer leads the development, validation, and release of tire systems for current and future vehicle programs. This role is responsible for ensuring tire and wheel performance meets all vehicle attribute targets including ride, handling, noise, durability, rolling resistance, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with vehicle dynamics, chassis, brake, and supplier teams to deliver robust tire solutions from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead tire and wheel selection and development for assigned vehicle programs
Define tire performance specifications aligned with vehicle-level targets (ride, handling, NVH, durability, etc.)
Manage tire supplier relationships, including sourcing, technical reviews, and issue resolution
Coordinate tire releases in PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) in accordance with program timing
Conduct and support vehicle-level testing where applicable (proving ground, lab, winter testing, etc.)
Analyze test data and drive optimization of tire performance
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FMVSS, ECE, etc.)
Support root cause analysis and resolution of tire-related issues
Work cross-functionally with:
Suspension/Chassis Engineering
Vehicle Dynamics
Brake Systems
Manufacturing and Quality
Participate in program reviews and report status to leadership

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of five years of automotive engineering experience (tire, wheel, chassis, or vehicle dynamics preferred)
Strong understanding of tire construction, performance characteristics, and testing methods
Understanding of cost drivers within wheel and tire designs
Experience working with wheel and tire suppliers
Knowledge of PLM systems (Teamcenter or equivalent)

Experience with vehicle testing and data analysis tools
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in wheel/tire development or release engineering
Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., MF-Tyre, Adams, Car Sim)
Understanding of vehicle attribute trade-offs (rolling resistance vs. handling vs. NVH)

Experience with global vehicle programs and regulatory environments
Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred but not required

Skillstire, wheel, chassis, or vehicle dynamics