Nokian Tyres plc · 11 hours ago
Senior Research & Development Manager
Dayton, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNokian Tyres is a pioneering Finnish company that invented the winter tire in 1934, and they are seeking a Senior R&D Manager for North America. This role involves leading research and development activities for Passenger Car Tires, managing regional R&D efforts, and ensuring collaboration between various teams to support product performance and quality.
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Hiring Manager
Blake Markham
Responsibilities
Ownership of North America R&D activities in close collaboration with internal stakeholders
Operate in close partnership with the North America Product Program Leader
Support market-leading product performance, with a particular focus on LT (Light Truck) products
Ensure strong collaboration with Dayton and global production teams, maintaining a design-to-quality mindset
Provide support in industrialization activities and focus on product lifetime development
Act as team leader for the North America R&D team
Drive continuous improvement in product and process quality
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in tire R&D; 10+ years of total R&D experience preferred
Experience in LT product development is considered an asset
Proven experience working at the intersection of production and R&D
Previous supervisory experience is an advantage
Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field
Excellent leadership, motivation, and innovation skills
Experience working in an international environment is essential
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance day one
401(k) eligible after one month
401(k) matching 100% on first 6%
Short-term incentive plan
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite fitness facility
Wellness benefits
Company
Nokian Tyres plc
Nokian Tyres is the world’s northernmost tire manufacturer, but our expertise reaches way beyond the limits of our northern home.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$377.83MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2024-07-31Post Ipo Debt· $162.36M
2023-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $215.47M
2006-10-27IPO
Leadership Team
Paolo Pompei
President and CEO
Irina Ushakova
Chief Financial Officer Tyre division Russia
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