About Goodyear
We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you will play a key part in enabling innovation by supporting the evaluation of new materials used in future products, technologies, and services. By leading the Reinforcement & Dynamic Testing Lab, you will help ensure that testing is reliable, timely, and aligned with high safety and quality standards.

Your work will directly contribute to better decision-making across teams, while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing environment where people can grow and succeed together.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support the daily operations of the Reinforcement Testing Lab, ensuring smooth and safe execution of testing activities
• Guide, coach, and develop a diverse team of technicians and engineers, supporting their growth and engagement
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to plan, prioritize, and deliver testing aligned with business needs
• Act as a key point of contact for technical questions, special requests, and lab-related topics
• Encourage continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, quality, and efficiency
• Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to alignment and standardization across regional and global labs

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in leading or supporting teams, with a collaborative and people-focused approach
• Background in laboratory operations, material testing, or a related technical environment with Bachelor or Master Degree in Mechanical, Physical or Materials Engineering
• Ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships across different teams and stakeholders
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to navigate challenges in a structured and thoughtful way
• Interest in continuous improvement (e.g. Lean, process optimization)
• Understanding of safety and quality standards in an industrial or lab setting
• Comfort working with digital tools (e.g. MS Office, SAP, or similar systems)
• Fluency in English; French/German is a plus

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.