JP Tire Development Engineer OE

About the Position

We are seeking a JP Tire Development Engineer OE to join our team at Continental Tire Japan Co. Ltd. This role involves planning, developing, and leading Original Equipment (OE) tire development projects to meet both customer and internal performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Planning, development, and leadership of OE tire development projects
• Design and management of a development strategy
• Tire construction and application of necessary technologies, resources, and Know-How to meet customer expectations
• Continuous alignment of obtained test results with requirement profiles
• Coordination of in-time tire building, testing, and delivery to customers
• Implementation of approved specifications into serial production and monitoring of serial production
• Solution of all development-related tasks in line with OE strategy
• Participation in line-and technology projects, as well as leading of target approval projects

Requirements

• Native-level Japanese is desired
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a comparable technical field
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential
• Several years of experience in R&D, preferable in fields of product development or the tire industry
• Experience driving technically challenging projects and delivering results in cross-functional environments
• Strong technical curiosity and the desire to understand products, technologies, and processes beyond the surface level
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder networks in an international environment

We Offer

• Join a high-impact team working closely with leading Japanese OEMs, including on-site vehicle testing at proving grounds.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture with regular team events.
• Work in an international environment with opportunities for global collaboration and business travel.
• Benefit from competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.
• Central Tokyo office location with excellent accessibility.

About the Company

Continental Tires is a global leader in tire technology and innovation. Our local R&D team in Tokyo and Seoul, together with our headquarters in Shanghai, China, and Hanover, Germany, develops OE tire solutions for leading automotive manufacturers in Japan, South Korea, and India. We combine technical excellence, close customer collaboration, and a truly international working environment to shape the future of mobility.

CV (Rirekisho) in Japanese and Work History in Japanese/English are required.

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Location

Tokyo, Japan

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