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Tire Design Release Engineer
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn HillsPosted Yesterday
Job Description
Tire 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 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, wheel, brake, and supplier teams to deliver robust tire solutions from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead tire 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
- Wheel & Brake Systems
- Manufacturing and Quality
- Participate in program reviews and report status to leadership