Test Driver - Engineering, Vehicle Testing, Operation, Data Analysis, Scheduling
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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage North America internal vehicle testing primarily Ride and Handling • Schedule test tracks and obtain quotes through Proving Grounds • Acquire test vehicles (rent/lease) and wheels (rent or KATC inventory) • Arrange tire/wheel mounting and shipment to and from Proving Grounds • Collect test data at Proving Ground, create reports and communicate results • Manage North America external testing with third party test evaluators • Manage and schedule snow handling and traction testing • Collaborate with tire engineers to improve data collection process • Align with other Kumho test drivers for consistent test procedures and evaluations • Ability and willingness to travel to proving grounds as programs dictate REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES / EDUCATION • 4-year Bachelors Degree in a technical field • Prior tire test driver experience for vehicle testing (3+ years) • Computer (Microsoft Office) skills in data acquisition and analysis. • Able to work independently as well as in a team. • Motivated, engaged, communicative and willing to learn new methods and technology in testing. DESIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES / EDUCATION • Prior experience with Automotive OEM tire testing • Working knowledge of tire engineering • Experience with Tire mounting equipment operation