R&D Engineer

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Office Macon, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Kumho Tire is a global tire manufacturer with more than 60 years of experience in tire technology, automotive manufacturing, product development, and innovation. At our manufacturing facility in Macon, Georgia
, we combine advanced manufacturing technology, engineering expertise, and quality systems to produce high-performance tires for customers worldwide.

We are seeking a Research& Development Engineer to support prototype tire development, Original Equipment (OE/OEM) tire testing, product validation, quality inspections, and technical coordination.

This position works closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Research & Development (R&D) teams in the United States and South Korea to ensure tire products meet technical specifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards.

The Tire Testing & Development Engineer coordinates prototype and OEM tire production, testing, inspection, and technical documentation throughout the product development and validation process.

This role is responsible for reviewing engineering specifications, analyzing tire testing results, coordinating product inspections, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting communication between manufacturing operations and international R&D facilities.

Coordinate prototype tire production, OEM tire testing, and product inspections with Production, Quality Assurance, and R&D teams.

Review technical specifications, engineering requirements, and testing procedures to ensure products meet established standards.

Coordinate tire testing schedules, test requests, and product validation activities.

Analyze tire testing results, identify potential quality concerns, and communicate findings to appropriate teams.

Maintain accurate test data, engineering reports, technical documentation, and product testing records
.

Track specification changes and maintain accurate revision histories.

Support product development activities and testing requirements for new and existing tire products.

Coordinate tire selection and preparation for required testing and inspection activities.

Arrange visual inspections, X-ray inspections, and shearography testing to evaluate tire quality and identify potential defects.

Track inspection results, document findings, and follow up on quality concerns.

Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to investigate testing failures and product quality issues.

Support corrective action activities and product requalification when required.

Maintain product identification and traceability throughout the testing and inspection process.

Maintain and update Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) documentation, Control Plans, and manufacturing process procedures.

Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and applicable automotive quality requirements.

Maintain technical specifications, inspection records, test results, and quality documentation.

Support customer quality audits and automotive manufacturer requirements.

Assist with corrective actions, product validation, and requalification documentation.

Maintain and update foam process specifications, FMEA documentation, and Control Plans
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Communicate with Korean R&D centers and external testing facilities regarding technical specifications, testing requirements, schedules, and results.

Coordinate testing activities and communicate project updates across…