About Us
We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet. Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6,700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.
Role Overview
The Product & Mold Development Engineer – Rubber Tracks is a key member of the R&D team, responsible for the end-to-end development of rubber track products and their associated molds and equipment. The role operates under the direct supervision of the Program & Service Management Director and is driven by customer requirements and systematic competitor benchmarking. The goal is to deliver innovative, high-quality, and competitive rubber track solutions that meet technical, regulatory, and market standards.
Experience

2–4 years in similar roles or in Engineering companies is an asset
Knowledge of tire manufacturing processes and materials technology is an asset
Experience in international environments is an asset

Technical Skills

Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or Creo); management of 3D models and technical drawings
Microsoft Office suite
Familiarity with FEA analysis and simulation/calculation tools is an asset
Knowledge of mold manufacturing processes, metal treatments, welding is an asset
Preparation of BOM and manufacturing specifications is an asset

Soft Skills

Autonomy, proactivity, sense of responsibility and urgency; independent thinking focused on continuous improvement
Open mindset towards innovation and new ways of working
Ability to work in multicultural teams and communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
Independent thinker but able to work within wider management team
Able to be open and honest, to listen carefully, discuss freely and behave fairly

Languages
Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
Other Requirements

Willingness to travel occasionally

Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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