As a globally active manufacturing company with more than 22,000 employees worldwide (4,000 in Europe) and higher-than-average growth and development in the European Union, Hankook Tire offers advanced tire solutions for many applications. For many years, the company has been a supplier to the international automotive industry (including Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Volkswagen) and top motorsports. Hankook’s tires often win awards in independent product tests and boast excellent EU label reviews. Commitment to sponsorship at international level – for example as an official partner of the UEFA Europa League - also contributes to increasing brand awareness.
Hankook Tire Europe Technical Center (ETC) based in Hannover, Germany is one of Hankook Tire’s five global R&D centers (along with Korea, United States, Japan, China) and is responsible for the development and testing of tire solutions for European road conditions – working together with premium European vehicle manufacturers. Indoor test operation and quality control for European tire production in Hungary are also controlled by ETC.
The following position at our location in Hannover is to be filled on a permanent basis as soons as possible:
Tire Development Expert (m/w/d) for OE (Europe Technical Center)
Your Tasks:
- Independent development of high-performance tires for the European original equipment market
- Monitoring of the development process until market launch
- Technical contact with our automotive customers
- Cooperation with our R&D center in South Korea
Your Profil:
- Degree in mechanical or automotive engineering
- Bright knowledge of tire technology
- Experience in OE tire development
- Communication and teamwork skills in an international environment
- Willingness to travel abroad on a regular basis
- English written and spoken, German and/or French an advantage
What is awaiting you?
- An inspiring work environment that nurtures your ideas
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Regular team activities
- Opportunities for further education to continuously grow
- Attractive employee benefits for Hankook tires
Please note: Only applications in English will be considered!