Staff Engineer

Toyo Tires (USA) Corp, a leading supplier of high quality passenger, performance, light truck, truck and off-road tires has opening for a Staff Engineer located in Cypress, CA.

 

Recent graduates welcome, no tire experience necessary, but automotive interest or experience a BIG plus.

SUMMARY: The incumbent will be responsible for product testing and evaluation in all product categories.  Create reports on competitive products by category compared to Toyo products.  Responsible for analysis of product quality and performance data from field-testing  of Toyo and competitive tires.  Consolidates reports from department personnel on assigned subject areas.  Provides technical support to Sales and Marketing departments as required. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Testing, Analysis and Reporting Accountability, Quality Assurance Accountability, Technical Quantitative Analysis Accountability.  Analyze and report competitive activity, and competitive product categories vs. Toyo products and categories.  Sales and Marketing Technical Support Accountability.  New Product Development Accountability.

 

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

 

 1.  Assist with a variety of projects as assigned with an emphasis on learning the intricacies of the Standard Passenger and Snow tire market.

2.  Analyze RMA statistics to support size expansion for current projects.

 

TESTING, ANALYSIS & REPORTING  ACCOUNTABILITY:

 

1.  Learn to identify suitable test fleets (PC, LT and TB) and produce TUS reports.

2.  Conduct Field Testing of Toyo consumer and commercial products to confirm performance to design standards, and relative performance vs. major competitors.

a.  Seek out qualified monitor user candidates, submit TUS reports; update as required.

b.  Insure monitor user tires are mounted properly and according to plan.

c.  Insure against loss of tires; report and document premature removal.

3.  Learn to write technical test reports and present clear and logical conclusions with respect to test objectives.

4.Submit detailed interim reports regarding the test results according to standard reporting format and procedures.

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE ACCOUNTABILITY:

 Follow individual test tires as assigned.

a. Collect quantitative and qualitative data on Toyo and other test tires, and report using proper QAP report format and graphs.

b.  Submit CCP2 reports and conduct claim analysis as required to submit timely reports regarding any (tire) quality or performance anomalies.

2.  Participate in quality investigations (identification, collection and analysis) as assigned.

3.  Participate in QE Meetings.

 

SALES & MARKETING  PROMOTION ACCOUNTABILITY:

 Support Sales and Marketing department objectives through technical means to meet company objectives. Support racing events to acquire product knowledge and continuous development of race tires (through written technical reports).

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires ability to analyze product performance trends and produce accurate written and oral reports.  Must have the capability to analyze product quality and damage conditions.  Must effectively analyze statistical data to determine trends, answer technical questions and problems.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to manage each accountability skillfully. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a BS degree in engineering.  Automotive knowledge and interest is preferable.  Must be proficient in Microsoft ‘Office’ software programs.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: good command of English, both written and verbal.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Moderate lifting of tires up to TBR size periodically required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: normal administrative office environment with periodic field operational site visits, e.g. monitor user locations, dealer locations, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you are interested in this position, please send in the following:

1. Resume in Word format

2. Cover Letter

3. Salary History

 

Referrals are appreciated

 

Thanks, 

HR Department

 

 

TOYO TIRES USA

ATTN: HR RECRUITER

6261 KATELLA AVE, SUITE 2B

CYPRESS, CA 90630

FAX: 714-229-6120

EMAIL: hrtoyotires@toyotires.com

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER